AI

Will Artificial Intelligence (AI) Take Over by 2031?

Weighing the Future of Human Life and Work:   

A prominent scientist recently suggested that artificial intelligence could surpass human capabilities and effectively "take over" by as early as 2031—if not sooner. This claim, while bold, is not without basis. The acceleration in AI development, automation, and biotechnology is undeniable. But what does this mean for humanity? 

Will humans be left to meditate in isolation while machines do everything? The Automation of Industries AI is already making waves in numerous fields, and the next few years may redefine entire industries. Agriculture, for example, could undergo a radical transformation. Advanced sensors like the Libre 3 already monitor blood glucose levels, and future iterations may be able to track nutrient levels, vitamin deficiencies, and other biological markers. In this vision, AI-powered systems would analyze this data in real-time, automatically ordering custom nutrient blends from AI-driven platforms like a future iteration of Amazon. These packages could then be delivered via autonomous vehicles or drones. 

Healthcare: AI-enabled diagnostics and robotic surgeons are already in development, with increasing accuracy and efficiency. Continuous monitoring through wearables and implantable devices might allow AI to detect and treat diseases before symptoms even appear. In more advanced scenarios, AI could even adjust medication dosages dynamically based on real-time patient data. Transportation and the automotive industry might see the most visible change. With virtual reality, telepresence, and AI-managed logistics, the need for personal transportation could diminish significantly. As services, socialization, and even travel experiences become virtualized, the physical movement of people may become the exception, not the norm. Positives: Efficiency, Health, and Personalization.

 1. Improved Healthcare: With constant monitoring and predictive diagnostics, diseases could be caught early, and treatments personalized down to the molecular level. Experts agree this could dramatically increase life expectancy and reduce healthcare costs. 

 2. Greater Convenience: Automated supply chains, intelligent homes, and on-demand services could free up time and reduce daily stress, allowing individuals to focus on creativity, learning, and personal growth. 

 3. Sustainability: AI-managed agriculture and transportation could significantly cut emissions and waste, contributing to climate goals and resource efficiency. 

 4. Inclusive Access: AI could democratize access to education, healthcare, and financial services, particularly in remote or underserved areas. 

Soon AI for sure will surpass Human Intelligence. 

Negatives: 

Displacement, Dependence, and Ethical Dilemmas:

 1. Job Displacement: Entire professions may become obsolete, raising concerns about unemployment, retraining, and economic inequality. Experts warn that unless proactive steps are taken, the benefits of AI could be unevenly distributed. 

 2. Loss of Human Agency: Over-reliance on AI might erode basic human skills—from problem-solving to physical mobility—and could diminish the value of human intuition and judgment. 

 3. Data and Privacy Risks: As AI systems become more integrated into our bodies and homes, the amount of personal data collected will skyrocket. Who owns this data? How is it protected? 

 4. Mental and Social Health: A world lived largely in virtual environments could impact mental health and reduce genuine human connection. Psychologists caution that digital experiences may not fully substitute for real-life interaction and community. 

The vision of an AI-driven future is both exciting and daunting. As we march toward 2031, the challenge will not be stopping AI’s progress but guiding it responsibly. Policymakers, technologists, and citizens must collaborate to ensure that while machines grow smarter, society becomes more compassionate, ethical, and inclusive. 

An update on April 2025:

I love birds and taking pictures of them. Just compared pictures taken using Canon DSLR and bird images created by chatGPT by openAI:

Red Bellied Woodpecker:

Bald Eagle:

Cardinal:

Blue Jay:

Great Horned Owl:

Red Shouldered Hawk:

However we have created environmental niches and our EAFARMS is one such nature haven for Birds:

History of AI:

One of the founder of openAI:

What do you think and what is your opinion on AI?

Moon

MOON EXPLORATION

Chandrayaan 3 mission (Launch Date - 14 July 2023 14.35 hrs IST)  was a great success ( Landing Date Time - 23 August 2023 06.04 hrs IST)  for ISRO team, ISRO and INDIA. 

Wishing them more success in the future. From childhood space always fascinated me and my friends. We learned about rockets in detail during our high school and were attracted to them. As we grew heard about  Vikram Sarabai, and Dr. Kalam, followed him and highly motivated by his accomplishments and speeches. 

FROM HUMBLE BEGININGS

Later moved to US for higher studies and had opportunity to visit Wallops Island where Dr. Kalam had also visited. My environmental research was on Chesapeake Bay sediment toxicity. Also had a dream to study such toxicity on extraterrestrial materials, which did not materialize due to various reasons but the interest in space never deteriorated. Life took its path and put me near the Titusville where Kennedy Space Center, NASA is located. NASA's outer planet exploration, it's space shuttles, and  rockets are examples of human's intelligence, hard work, dedication, perseverance, unselfish sacrifices and uncompromised quest for exploration into unknown territory.

Presidents Kennedy's words are true - 

"Not because they are easy, but because they are hard; because that goal will serve to organize and measure the best of our energies and skills."

It is hard work from childhood for an aspirant astronaut. Fitness, extreme conditioning endurance tests, education, knowledge,  experience, severe extreme exercises including swimming in gargantuan sized pools with heavy space suits ( for practicing space walks ). 

After all these hardwork they may not even get to travel out of the World and those get the chance have several risk factors such as exposures to hazardous materials, weight loss, change in physiology, psychology and even accidental death. Young students have witnessed their astronaut teacher's space craft blowing off. We have seen spacecrafts broken into pieces while returning into Earth's atmosphere after successful mission. Kalpana Chawla and the crew are still in our minds. 

Space exploration is really tough and with all these hurdles still the courageous bunch try these exploration to satisfy their quest for reaching the universe and understanding it. 

Despite of all these hardwork, sacrifice and team efforts,  there are negative comments that these are Hollywood movie sets. Even though real scientists do not care about these comments, it is an insult to their dedication and hard work. Rockets are one of the human made wonders and an outcome of a teamwork at its best. Even if people do not appreciate their dedication, hard and tough efforts, they should not negatively demeanor their efforts. Still we are mastering the space exploration day by day. Rocket's humongous size can be witnessed only when you are near it. This Saturn/Apollo Rocket displayed at KSC will make one awe at its size. Just the exhaust is so huge and the body from top to bottoom cannot be captured in one normal photo frame. 

Similarly space shuttles with their orange fuel tank is a delight to watch especially during launch. Have watched several spaceshuttle launches from KSC and night ones are the delight to watch. First you see a ball of fire lifting the space shuttle lighting up the entire area and finally you hear the roaring unimaginable sound. One will not take the eyes away from the shuttle until it disappears into the space. This will stay in one's mind for so long. 

Over the years the space travel has improved with advancement of technology. We can be of sure that it is going to improve a lot in the future. 

A recent launch by SpaceX delightful to watch from beach.

As we felt excellent at the success of Chandrayaan mission and its rover Pragyan exploring the moon, heard some negative comments such as India is poor, even toilets are not there for several people - Swachh_Bharat_Mission 

 and feed your people (India is number 1 in Pulses production and in top 4 in many crops and main vegetables). India has great history of agriculture greatness and it has been documented in more than 2000 years old Thirukkural by great Thiruvalluvar.

Also water management, irrigation systems built by the Great Cholas are still existing as witness. Currently the agriculture is moving towards sustainable regenerative agriculture - not only we practice it at EAFARMS, but also we educate the farmers on its benefits.

Everyone knows that India has the most population in the World. As in corporate business world, there is a budget by government for every aspects, there are departments such as Space Exploration and Poverty Reduction among several. As in corporate world, everything runs by budget. Every department has its own budget allocated. Similarly governments allocate funding ( Budget ) for space exploration and poverty reduction programmes. Hard working people in Space exploration make it big which is not only good for country, but also for future generations. It is rat race in space exploration field, especially, Corporates are knocking doors at it. Everyone wants their hands on Moon's Resources especialy the Helium - 3. The old treaty is getting over and hence India PM reiterated that this landing is for the whole World and  humanity. At the same time, poverty reduction even though budget allocation is there, poor management and corruption has put that department into back seat unlike ISRO. That department negativesness should be rectified and in near future poverty should be eradicated from the face of our Mother Earth. That comparison is the best example of comparing apples and oranges, especially by negative minded people. Space program gives job opportunities for thousands of people. As India's PM has said during Chandrayaan 3 mission, the success is for the whole humanity and to leap forward positively. 

It is One Earth, One Family and One Future:

Every one should work together for the prosperity of our Great Planet - Mother Earth instead of fighting each other, war, polluting, spreading negativity and destroying our fragile Planet, the small bluedot in the great universe. Chandrayaan 3 landing site is now named as Shivsakthi Point 

by Prime Minister Modi dedicating to the men and women who worked hard to make this mission successful. 

One day people may visit Moon and ride a rover. 

With Dr. Hatha, Environmental Scientist in a model rover at KSC.

From there they might explore the vast universe. Our future generatons have the motivation ( motivation to young future aspirants ), capability and technology to take it further forward. Good Luck to such teams, scientists, explorers and hard workers. 

Also at EAFARMS we follow Farmer's Moon Almanac calendar while planting. The Farmers' Moon Almanac is a traditional guide that combines astronomical data, weather forecasts, and seasonal advice tailored for farmers, gardeners, and nature enthusiasts. It includes information on moon phases, best planting and harvesting dates, and fishing and hunting tips based on lunar cycles. Rooted in folklore and time-tested observations, it also provides astrological insights, home remedies, and practical wisdom for rural living. The almanac serves as both a functional calendar and a cultural artifact, helping people align agricultural and daily activities with natural rhythms and celestial patterns.

Makesh Karuppiah, PhD

Environmental Scientist and Information Technologist

Indus Valley Scripts

Deciphering Indus script:

PASUPATHI SEAL - (Mahayogi seal, Proto-Shiva seal )

Dr. N. Ganesan (NASA and US Airforce Scientist) - Troves of information -  intrigued me into historic language research and was reading extensively on these subjects.

He is from Pollachi, where I am also from. He is admin of our Tamil Circle (தமிழ் வட்டம்) group and he solves many ancient Tamil word meaning, etymology, history and many other language related enquiries. He is also well versed in Tamil who could write Venba immediately. Recently he was awarded Kalingarayar Award at Thiru. N. Mahalingam NM100 Centennial function.   

Dr. Ganesan is also involved in  Houston Tamil Studies Chair:

Dr. N. Ganesan has published a paper on:

A Dravidian Etymology for Makra - Crocodile 

Gharial

It led me to get interest in Indus Valley topics and search on various available information on Indus.

It is always great to understand historical scripts. 

One of them that intrigues more is the Indus Valley Scripts. 

Some information on Indus valley and seals:

Time Line Source: World History

c.7000 BCE - Evidence of religious practices in the Indus Valley

c. 7000 BCE - c. 600 BCE - The Indus Valley (or Harappan) Civilization.

c. 4000 BCE - Farming settlements are established in the Indus Valley.

c. 3000 BCE - First signs of urbanization in the Indus Valley.

c. 3000 BCE - The Aryans - nomadic northerners from central Asia - possibly begin to migrate into the Indus Valley in an early phase of migration.

c. 2800 BCE - c. 1900 BCE - The rise of the great Indian cities of Mohenjo Daro and Harappa.

c. 2600 BCE - Hundreds of towns and cities are established throughout the Indus Valley.

c. 2500 BCE - Earliest use of the Indus Script.

c. 2000 BCE - c. 1500 BCE - The Aryans expand into the Ganges valley in India.

530 BCE - Persia conquers the Indus Valley.

Wiki - Indus_Valley_Civilisation

Khan Academy on Indus Valley Seal

Indus Valley people had a great Water and Sewage System which shows their advance knowledge:

Latest Research on Indus Valley Script Decipher is the

Main research that this blog article is all about:

Deciphering Indus script as a cryptogram - Yajnadevam

Researcher Yajnadevam:

Indus inscriptions hold the key to unlocking the history of pre-Iron age India and all Indo-European peoples but remains undeciphered for over a century. All prior attempts have been unsatisfactory and non-falsifiable. We decipher the Indus script by cryptogram using PERL program.

This method of decipher by cryptogram is a well known method from 1997 or so, used to programmatically decipher cryptograms on many websites such as cryptoquip and cryptogram solver.

It's a mathematical derivation based on set arithmetic. The matches are not "what is known to me (Yajnadevam)", they are an exclusive match based on regular expressions. Sign clustering is a post-decipherment activity for our convenience, it is not an input to the derivation. Please check the references which point to the method.

YouTube video regarding the research by Yajnadevam:

Other References:

Site to convert Devanagari to iast -   

International_Alphabet_of_Sanskrit_Transliteration:

IAST comparison with ISO15919

Aksharamukha

Tamil related Tools: 

Anunadam 

Avalokitam 

Tamiljinavani

Deciphering Indus script as a cryptogram by Yajnadevam is a great work and opens up lots of information on many disciplines. He has deciphered all the Indus valley scripts in the tablets successfully. Further research along with paleo genetics can open up many things. 

Full picture showing Uralic and Dravidian relationships, Slavic history

Indus Valley Genetics

He has done this research with a passion to solve such history. These type of researchers tend to be " Scientists of value rather than scientists of success”. Hope they can bring lots of information of the past history that is buried in the World to benefit human kind.

Without technical knowledge, our ancestors could not have built such structures that are withstanding more than thousand years. Knowledge has been transferred through memorization, chanting and hearing from generation to generation, which is unbelievable achievement. 

Ancient researchers and siddhars did not try to publish and get their fame, but were really interested in Earth and its inhabitants to benefit from their findings. They were humans of value than success. 

People seeking answers will be exploring more to find out the truth in the historic remains  and value in them. We will be working together and seeking the best on these topics.

By

Makesh Karuppiah, PhD

Environmental Scientist and Information Technologist

Motorbikes

Deviating from regular topics, following young boys who are YouTube moto loggers (Cherry Vlogs and Twin Throttlers - TTF) and traveler Tamil Trekker from Tamil Nadu, made me to write this blog article, similar to a previous blog - Music.  As soon as I could comprehend things in childhood life, I started to have affinity towards motorbikes and travelling. The reason for that was maternal Uncle S.A. Ramakrishnan. He had a motorcycle called AJS, a British model bike slightly bigger than Enfield bike. 

He spend lots on it to keep it in crisp condition with chrome shining everywhere. He kept it spotless clean  - fully loaded motorbike. He would buy parts meticulously at Bapu Lal Auto Spares in Coimbatore behind Railway station. Have spend more such times during childhood. It was fun riding that bike with him. It had a great sound and people would look at us when he gives extra little throttle. Back in Pollachi  (during those high school days), my vehicle journey started with a bicycle (Hercules) gifted by my grandfather.

During that time, we travelled to Top Slip in scooters and TVS50, very risky rides into wildlife area. Later they stopped allowing two wheelers because a wild elephant killed a person riding a two wheeler. After completing my undergraduate degree,  me and a friend took his Suzuki for a trip all along the God's own country - Kerala. 

He had relatives in Palghat, Trichur and Chengannur was our destination. Driving in Kerala, in the beautiful nature serene environments -  was  great experience, which made me to pursue higher studies in Environment field. Unfortunately my friend who rode to Kerala is no more. Sad. Later my uncle  (Chitappa - Father's younger brother) gave me and my brother a Suzuki as a gift. 

We were immediately attached to the bike. I got admission to PSGCAS for my Masters in Environmental Sciences (MSc) and my brother was studying undergraduate there. Most of the time it was bus commute from Pollachi (our home) to Coimbatore. We had great friends travelling with us during these bus travels daily and it was always fun filled great times. When we got the motorbike, we would purposefully get ready very slowly and tell our parents, today we will be taking our Suzuki to college. Even though they did not like it, we always insisted that it is late and by riding our Suzuki we will reach on time. Once we got the approval from parents, we rode the Suzuki to college and had great fun riding it to college. 

What an experience it was. Never in life it will come back. Each and every minute we rode our bike, it was great fun. Our friends group had Honda, Yamaha and Kawasaki bikes. 

We would exchange them and had fun with all the varieties of bikes which were available then.  

My dear friend (brother) who is no more was from Vettaikaranpudur. 

One day to impress our seniors he planned and arranged a trip to Kodaikanal. Four of us in a bike and a scooter. It was great fun trip in Suzuki motorbike and a scooter that made the experience an unforgettable one.  Me and him rode a Suzuki bike borrowed from friend. We went to Palani hills and climbed to Kodaikanal from there. Our seniors were in a van and we  followed them in our bike. They were surprised to see us in bikes.  My friend also had similar Suzuki ( same color and model ). Some times for fun we used to compete with each other within the speed limit follwoing the road rules from Coimbatore to Pollachi -  still cherish those moments. One dreadful thing - when we rode,  dogs used to cross the roads. Somehow we managed. If the speed limit, road rules, safety features and use caution were not followed, I would not be here to narrate these stories. We would also use our bikes as dirt bikes from his house to his farm - in rough and tough muddy off roads. 

Later me and friend moved to Bharathiar University for studying another Masters in Environmental Science ( MPhil - Environmental Physiology). Then it was always motorbike ride from Pollachi to Bharathiar University. It was even more fun. My another friend's sister (she is also my sister) was working in Delhi and she bought us a full mask helmet as a gift. 

Then onwards it was riding with the same color bike and helmet. It gave great confidence in riding and the stability needed. Always helmet is a must and it had even saved my life. I had a less speed accident against back of a truck ( Since the truck driver stopped abruptly after constant breaking ) and my helmet broke like a coconut half. My other dear friend was riding as pillion rider and he did not even have a scratch.  If not for the helmet, it would have been my head. So full mask helmet gave me more confidence while riding. I always had riding jacket, jeans while riding along with good shoes and helmet. It is always better to use safety kits.

While doing M.Phil. research, it was our routine in the evening to get some good day biscuits and drink tea at the tea shop. Me, my dear friend Hatha and other friend would go in my bike for this event daily in the evening. One day while going for this tea and biscuit, for some reason, the front wheel lifted in Suzuki, scary moment, since it was slow speed and had good grip of the bike was able to control. That was my first (never planned) and last wheeling in my life. Never did that again. Enjoyed the unplanned wheeling very much, but also felt very scary and decided not to do it anymore. Also had silencer injury in leg because of carelessness. So riding is like meditation - focus, have the right tools, follow road rules, never try to do stunts and follow speed limits. If you do that it will give you life long memories. 

Now it was time to move to USA for my PhD in Environmental Sciences at University of Maryland - MEES program. Always loved Suzuki motorbikes and felt good when riding them.

 First thing I got my motorcycle learner's license. I was planning to ride a motorcycle from Maryland to Michigan where my dear friend who was pillion rider during my small accident was living now. 

Somehow that dream could never materialize. After that never rode a motorbike since most of the time riding car during PhD days. Now I  am aged and relish on memories of younger days in motorbikes. Moved to cars from motorbikes.

Back to square one - riding bicycle again:

Presently,  I like watching youngsters riding motorbikes in YouTube vlogs which brings back great memories of my bike rides.

One of the bike riders I follow in YouTube is Cherry Tagore - Cherry vlogs from Tamil Nadu. He has done great rides in motorbikes. He even completed Trans Russian route which is even tougher for Russian riders. He did it without knowing the language. Great guy and rider. I have seen his great love for animals and bikes. Currently he is on World Trip in his BMW. It is great to watch him and his friend taking on this World tour. I wish him and bless him to complete this ride successfully. He is an inspiration to many. I request everyone to subscribe and support him during this World tour. Go Cherry. Because of his vlog, I wrote this article, since it brought back my motorbike riding days memories. Please subscribe and support Cherry Vlogs.

Also TTF is doing a nonstop ride from Tamil Nadu to Kashmir. Wishes for him to have a succesful safe ride.  Best wishes and success to him too. Support and enjoy TTF rides. Poor guy went little too far with his rides and is in wrong place. He should have practiced normal safe rides and enjoyed his bike rides. Hope he learns from his mistakes and come up in life. Praying for him to learn from his blunders and come out of it in a positive way.

I wish all the young riders good riding, best wishes and have a great time. Again - SAFETY, ABIDE ROAD RULES, and FOCUS on the ride (Even for a second do not SLACK). Eat properly ( at least have dry fruits and nuts) and if you are tired stop, take rest, have a good nap and then ride. As an Environmental Toxicologist, I am also against ALCOHOL and ILLICIT DRUGS. Never use them in life and especially when you are riding. Every travel and vehicles stick to you in your mind and brings back invaluable memories. Have fun travelling and enjoy your vehicle rides. Those are little enjoyable perks we get in our life. Be Safe riding and travelling.

Makesh Karuppiah, PhD

Environmental Scientist and Information Technologist