In the Age of AI, Wisdom Matters More Than Data: Rahul Gandhi Warns Against Erosion of Democratic Voice
Speaking at the Golden Jubilee celebrations of St. Thomas English High School in Gudalur, Tamil Nadu, Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi delivered a deeply personal and pointed address by weaving together themes of education, democracy, technological transformation, and the need for social and institutional humility. Framing the modern “information age” as both an opportunity and a threat, Rahul Gandhi cautioned against mistaking access to data for wisdom. He underscored the role of schools in fostering not just informed students, but wise and kind citizens. Rahul Gandhi during Golden Jubilee celebrations of St. Thomas English High School in Gudalur, Tamil Nadu. Via: RakeshJeeINC “If in the information age we do not have wisdom… the world will become a very unpleasant place,” he warned, emphasizing that schools like St. Thomas must nurture empathy and discernment as the foundation for national development. In an interaction that saw him field questions fr...