History That Breathes : From Sulva Sutras and Pythagorean Formula to Human Flourishing with Artificial Intelligence (Taylor & Francis Proceedings in Social Sciences)

The book examines the profound historical roots and expansive potential of computation and artificial intelligence. Bridging ancient mathematical traditions—like India’s Sulva Sutras and the ideas of Pythagoras—with today’s cutting-edge developments in Artificial Intelligence, the book reimagines history as a dynamic, living discipline of technological and philosophical evolution. It traces the profound legacy of ancient Indian mathematical traditions—from the geometrical precision of the Sulva Sutras (circa 800 BCE), used to construct fire altars with mathematical accuracy, to the poetic problem-solving elegance of Leelavati by Bhaskaracharya in the 12th century. The book stands out by merging historical scholarship, computing innovation, and ethical foresight. It uniquely frames technology not as a disruption but as a civilizational lens—one that shapes identity, culture, and the future of societies, especially in contexts like India, where tradition and innovation intertwine. It is intended for scholars, technologists, educators, policy thinkers, and artists to reflect, question, and co-create benchmarks for a future where AI supports the human spirit.