An international team of researchers led by L. Babashahi has analyzed how digital technologies, digital literacy and knowledge management systems shape the way people form their life orientations. The review was published in the journal Humanities and Social Sciences Communications, the website infohub.kz reports.
The authors synthesized data from 18 specialized studies published between 2010 and 2024 to understand how technology is changing human experience. They found that the adoption of artificial intelligence, smart environments and virtual reality is transforming people's existential reference points, generating anxiety and blurring the boundaries between facts and opinions.
The researchers found that the widespread deployment of AI algorithms is intensifying debates over the existence of non-biological consciousness and changing attitudes toward mortality and the purpose of life. The ability of neural networks to generate convincing multimedia content is worsening the problem of disinformation, eroding public trust and blurring the line between objective facts and subjective judgments. The internet of things, along with virtual and augmented reality technologies, is in turn changing perceptions of embodiment and conventional forms of social interaction.
The authors identified five key themes: the existential challenges of artificial intelligence, human experience, embodied cognition, digital literacy and meaningful interaction. According to the researchers, a focus on digital literacy and knowledge management helps people reduce the risk of disorientation and preserve their autonomy online.
The experts called for the introduction of educational programs on artificial intelligence, stronger privacy protections and responsible governance of technology.