Author ORCID Identifier

0000-0003-0120-8818

Document Type

Conference Paper

Disciplines

1.2 COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCE, Computer Sciences, 6. HUMANITIES

Publication Details

Keynote talk at the 2nd ELaRA Conference The Transformative Impact of Technology on Society hosted by Technical University of Sofia and organised by the European Universtity of Technology EUt+ and the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) on 14 and 15 Decebember 2023.

https://unitar.org/sustainable-development-goals/peace/our-portfolio/research-and-publications

doi:10.21427/ans2-p246

Abstract

This paper explores the transformative impact of technology on society, drawing on Marshall McLuhan’s insights. It scrutinizes the consequences of profit-driven technological progress, particularly in VR, brain-computer interfaces, and AI hallucinations. Critiquing the dominance of industry leaders in AI safety discussions, the paper advocates a balanced, inclusive approach.

Philosophical perspectives on AI and VR prompt questions about their impact on human experience. The paper proposes an educational shift to cultivate human attributes alongside technological skills. Examining AI hallucinations and gaming glitches, it raises concerns about the potential blurring of reality and virtuality.

Connecting technological advancements with environmental challenges, the paper invokes the ‘Overview Effect’ to emphasize Earth’s fragility. It urges society to actively shape a future where technology and humanity coexist harmoniously. The references encompass industry events, philosophical writings, and historical perspectives, offering an exploration of the complex interplay between technology and human existence.

DOI

https://doi.org/10.21427/ans2-p246

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This research received no external funding

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