In this episode of The Awakening Code, we sit down with Dr. Ramesh Raskar, MIT Media Lab professor, inventor, and social technologist who’s using cutting-edge innovation to solve India’s deepest healthcare, privacy, and AI challenges.From hyper-personalised eye care in remote villages to designing consent-first digital identities, Dr. Raskar shares how technology, empathy, and decentralisation can reshape public health and human dignity.

We explore:

🧠 Why we must build tech that solves real human problems, not just rich-world conveniences

📲 How Dr. Raskar is bringing MIT-grade AI to India's rural health systems

🔐 A bold new framework for privacy, data ownership, and digital consent

🌍 The future of healthcare where communities, not companies, own the solution

⚖️ Why decentralised health infrastructure is India’s biggest opportunity

🎯 What startups and governments can learn from MIT’s rapid innovation culture

This isn’t just a tech conversation—it’s a call to reimagine how innovation serves society, especially in the places that need it most.

🎧 Tune in for a rare blend of MIT brilliance, grassroots empathy, and future-forward thinking.

Timestamps :

00:00:00 – Introduction

00:01:08 – Turning point & purpose

00:03:24 – Nasik to MIT & motto

00:04:54 – Femto photography explained

00:07:37 – Pixels to photons & SPAD

00:11:37 – Tech at Kumbh Mela

00:16:12 – Science vs spirituality

00:18:16 – Connections with tech leaders

00:18:59 – Tata’s sustainability advice

00:24:58 – Page’s “big things” philosophy

00:25:58 – Giga-scale impact

00:30:17 – AI in healthcare vision

00:33:35 – AI geopolitics & middleware

00:44:08 – Decentralized AI vision

01:00:27 – The Ramesh Code

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About The Awakening Code:

The Awakening Code with Vishal Gondal explores the powerful intersections of artificial intelligence, spirituality, creativity, and the human experience. Hosted by visionary entrepreneur Vishal Gondal, the podcast features deep conversations with global thought leaders—from scientists to artists—sharing stories, insights, and strategies to unlock your potential. Discover the essence of 'spandan,' the irreplaceable human spark, and learn how to cultivate creativity, purpose, and innovation in the digital age. Tune in and join this transformative journey—subscribe now!

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