Ardra P Kumar

Vellore Institute of Technology University

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About

Ardra P. Kumar is an emerging scholar at the intersection of science fiction, posthumanism, and media studies, whose work interrogates how technology reshapes human consciousness and agency. Her research critically examines the cultural narratives surrounding technological determinism and the singularity, using science fiction films and AI literature as lenses to explore humanity’s evolving relationship with its creations. In her 2023 study, “Technology, the latent conqueror,” Kumar experimentally demonstrated how popular media influences public perception of technology as an autonomous, conquering force—a contribution that has garnered early attention with 2 citations. Her 2025 paper, “Collective Consciousness in the Posthuman Era,” further probes the risks of humanity’s quest for supremacy, arguing that our own inventions may ultimately subjugate us. Though her citation counts are modest, Kumar’s work is notable for its timely engagement with pressing ethical questions about AI and posthuman identity, positioning her as a thoughtful voice in contemporary techno-humanities discourse. Her research invites readers to reconsider the stories we tell about technology and their real-world consequences.

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🏆 Most Cited Paper
Technology, the latent conqueror: an experimental study on the perception and awareness of technological determinism featuring select sci-fi films and AI literature
2 citations · 2023
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2023 (1 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 2
🏛 Institutions: Vellore Institute of Technology University

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