Orphan Crushing Machine for Skyboxed Beings | Prof. (Dr.) Ashish Virk | TEDxPURC Ludhiana
What happens when humanitarianism stops being about humans — and becomes a tool of control, profit, and spectacle?In this provocative and deeply analytical talk, we explore the paradox of New Humanitarianism — a system where compassion is commodified, justice is aestheticized, and suffering becomes a managed industry.Drawing from jurisprudence, critical legal theory, and human rights discourse, this talk dissects how modern humanitarian narratives often mask material interests and political hierarchies under the guise of benevolence. Prof. (Dr.) Ashish Virk is a distinguished legal academic, serving as a professor of laws at the University Institute of Laws, Panjab University Regional Centre, Ludhiana, and as Principal (additional charge) at Panjab University Constituent College, Karyal. With over two decades of experience, she specializes in jurisprudence, human rights, and constitutional law. A PH.D. holder from GNDU, Amritsar, she has authored over 45 publications and two books. She actively mentors’ researchers, contributes to legal academia, and engages in seminars, moot courts, and legal aid projects across India. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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