CLEAN : Arundhati Roy: the literary canary in India's coalmine

The transcript discusses the pervasive nature of surveillance and its societal impacts, highlighting the economic systems that drive people apart. It addresses social injustices, such as the treatment of untouchables and the blinding of people in Kashmir, and calls for societal change, suggesting that a revolution or significant transformation is necessary to address these issues.

What are the implications of 'bumper to bumper surveillance' as mentioned in the text?

How does the speaker describe the economic system affecting people's lives?

What challenges does the speaker face in discussing societal issues?

In what ways does the speaker suggest society has failed its vulnerable populations?

What potential outcomes does the speaker foresee if the current societal issues persist?