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From absolute nonsense to the world's operating system
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Summary
Information Technology (IT) has reshaped society over 40 years, but faces challenges. Digital Humanism offers a solution, emphasizing human control over technology and the man-machine relationship.
Area of Science:
- Informatics and Information Technology
- Societal Impact of Technology
- Digital Humanism
Background:
- Informatics and Information Technology (IT) have profoundly transformed global society, politics, and individual lives over the past 30-40 years.
- IT functions as the foundational operating system of modern society, driving significant geopolitical shifts.
- Despite its successes, the field of informatics faces critical shortcomings, particularly concerning online platforms.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the societal impact and historical context of informatics and Information Technology.
- To identify and discuss the shortcomings of current informatics practices, focusing on online platforms.
- To introduce and advocate for Digital Humanism as a constructive response to these challenges.
Main Methods:
- Comparative analysis of societal changes driven by informatics against historical expectations.
- Critical discussion of informatics' shortcomings, with a specific focus on online platforms.
- Conceptualization and presentation of Digital Humanism as a human-centered approach.
Main Results:
- Informatics has fundamentally altered societal structures and geopolitical dynamics.
- Significant challenges exist within the current informatics landscape, notably with online platforms.
- Digital Humanism emerges as a viable framework for managing the human-machine relationship.
Conclusions:
- The pervasive influence of Information Technology necessitates a re-evaluation of its development and impact.
- Digital Humanism provides a crucial perspective, asserting human agency in technological advancement.
- There is a growing academic and practical consensus supporting a human-centered approach to technology.
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