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Exploring the infosphere: the impact of digitalization on knowledge
Corresponding Author(s) : Florin Mitruț Ghiurgiu
Student Thinkers and Advanced Research,
Vol. 2 No. 1 (2023): Proceedings of the 6th International Conference
Abstract
In the digital era, emerging technologies have fundamentally transformed how we access, disseminate, and think about knowledge, prompting profound questions about knowledge, ethics, and human experience. Luciano Floridi's "infosphere" concept, encompassing all information and communication, reshapes our understanding of reality and requires ethical management. Yuval Noah Harari's insights on information technology's impact highlight changes in power structures, social relations, and human essence, emphasizing data interpretation and potential risks.
The digital age challenges us to navigate and shape the infosphere, recognizing technology's central role in shaping knowledge and human experience. This challenge involves ensuring that the expanded digital world respects and promotes human dignity, diversity, and freedom while avoiding the pitfalls of excessive uniformization and pervasive surveillance.
This philosophical inquiry becomes essential for navigating the complexities of the digital era, understanding how digital information shapes perceptions, values, and behaviors, and reevaluating traditional notions of truth, reality, and identity.
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