The Commoditisation of the Surveillance State
From the ledgers of the British Raj to today’s data centres, the watchtower is now an algorithm. The same idea, only larger, hidden and sharper with AI.
A Seldon crisis is a quiet inflection point where small, “benign” choices in technology and policy compound into a major shift in power, incentives, or rights, before anyone calls it a crisis. This blog explores the archetypes of a Seldon Crisis through real events across the world.
From the ledgers of the British Raj to today’s data centres, the watchtower is now an algorithm. The same idea, only larger, hidden and sharper with AI.
Across India, AI is cutting through red tape and bridging language barriers, turning smartphones into portals for justice. These real-world stories show how innovative technology is empowering communities, making legal access faster, simpler, and more equitable than ever before.