Man in the Context of the Transition from Technogenic Civilization to Post-culture (Notes of the Methodologist and Cultural Scientist)

2021 ◽  
pp. 51-55
Author(s):  
Vadim M. Rozin ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Technological Development ◽  
Social Institutions ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Complex Concept ◽  
Modern Project ◽  
Opposite Process ◽  
Crisis Of Modernity ◽  
Different Cultures ◽  
Modern Technologies ◽  
Scientific And Technological Development

The concept of technogenic civilization currently needs to be rethought both in connection with the completion of the modern project and the crisis of modernity itself, and the formation of a new culture (post-culture). Technogenic civilization is a more complex concept than just scientific and technological development, it includes both F. Bacon’s project of mastering nature, and the formation of social institutions that accompany and support this project, and now, the requirement to minimize the negative consequences of scientific and technological development, as well as proposals for updating the semantic project of culture based on modern technologies. If, during the formation of a technogenic civilization, the requirements of independence and initiative were imposed on a person in terms of cognition of nature and market behavior, and vice versa, obedience to law and social norms, then today we can only observe trends in human transformation. There are several of them: differen­tiation of different types of a person in connection with different cultures and processes of socialization; blurring of certainty of boundaries and anthropo­logical realities (constants); the opposite process of anthropological averaging due to globalization and the Internet; isolation up to the isolation of different ways of life of a modern person; adaptation for an indefinite period of time of a person to catastrophic living conditions and new ethical principles, etc. It can be assumed that the transformation of a person will be seriously in­fluenced by projects for mankind’s exit from the modern crisis, especially the project to save our civilization. But in general, we are not talking about one tendency and processes of transformation of civilization and man, but about several, mutually influencing each other.

scholarly journals Science and Technics on the Threshold of the Fourth Technological Revolution in Modern Technogenic Civilization

2021 ◽  
pp. 100-110
Author(s):  
Ekaterina Il’yanovich ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Industrial Revolution ◽  
Technological Development ◽  
Human Life ◽  
Social Institutions ◽  
Philosophical Perspective ◽  
Technological Revolution ◽  
Global Nature ◽  
Evolution Of Science ◽  
Scientific And Technological Development

The role of science and technics in the life of people and society was different in different periods of civilization’s development. This article examines the specificity and dynamics of science and technics as the most important social institutions of modern civilization, which in philosophy is usually called technogenic. The author analyses the role and degree of influence of science and technics on civilization’s development over several centuries, starting with the modern era. Particular attention is paid to scientific and industrial revolutions; their main results in the social and anthropological dimensions are discussed. Further, the sociocultural functions of science in technogenic civilization are described. It is emphasized that science is gradually becoming the activity and technological foundation for culture. In addition, the paper reveals the specifics of technics as the core of technogenic civilization. The results of the joint evolution of science and technics, which are embodied in the scientific and technological progress and scientific and technological revolution, make the author of this study reflect on the consequences of modern scientific and technological development in terms of major challenges and priorities. It is argued that the key trend of this civilizational process is the Fourth Industrial Revolution based on advanced cyber-physical technologies of Industry 4.0. Moreover, the article emphasizes the acuity, ambiguity, global nature and potential of the development of science, technics and technology in the dynamics of the transition to the next technological order. It is argued that the transformations inherent in the scientific and technological development are coming in the near future and will affect all spheres of human life and society at all levels. Thus, the author concludes that considering the role of science and technics in modern civilization from a philosophical perspective will have a growing worldview and prognostic value.

Management of sustainable innovation for national development

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 21
Author(s):  
Alvaro Cristian Sánchez Mercado
Keyword(s):  
Civil Society ◽  
Technological Development ◽  
Innovation Management ◽  
Science And Technology ◽  
National Development ◽  
Main Research ◽  
The World ◽  
End Use ◽  
Research Centres ◽  
Scientific And Technological Development

Throughout history the development of the countries has been generated mainly by the impulse in two complementary axes: Science and Technology, and Trade. At present we are experiencing an exponential scientific and technological development and the Economy in all its fronts is driven by the intensive application of technology. According to these considerations, this research tries to expose the development of Innovation Management as a transversal mechanism to promote the different socioeconomic areas and especially those supported by engineering. To this end, use will be made of Technology Watch in order to identify the advances of the main research centres related to innovation in the world. Next, there will be an evaluation of the main models of Innovation Management and related methodologies that expose some of the existing Innovation Observatories in the world to finally make a proposal for Innovation Management applicable to the reality of Peru, so that it can be taken into consideration by stakeholders (Government, Academy, Business and Civil Society) committed to Innovation Management in the country

Rising to Grand Challenges: A Need for a Comprehensive Rusafrica Рroject

2018 ◽  
pp. 11-24
Author(s):  
Leonid Fituni
Keyword(s):  
Development Strategy ◽  
Technological Development ◽  
High Technology ◽  
Mutual Cooperation ◽  
Grand Challenges ◽  
Cooperative Approach ◽  
Technology Products ◽  
Innovative Products ◽  
The Russian Federation ◽  
Scientific And Technological Development

The author presents a vision of the mainstream vectors of global development against the backdrop of the “Grand Challenges” of the 21st century. He formulates optimal ways for Russia and Africa to interact in order to achieve the goals set by the UN Third International Conference on Financing for Development. The author proposes a RUSAFRICA project, which combines a dual goal of boosting economic, social and technological development of both Russia and Africa. The project envisages an integrated cooperative approach to mutually significant economic, technological and infrastructural requirements and capacities while prioritizing the human development aspect. Innovative approaches to mutual cooperation shale open ways to promoting Russian technologies and innovative products to new markets, generating growth of income from exports of high technology products and services with the aim to enhance Russia’s influence and competitive strengths, in accordance with the Scientific and Technological Development Strategy of the Russian Federation.

People and Climate Change

2019 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Lived Experience ◽  
Social Institutions ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The United States ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Social Dimensions ◽  
Community Inclusion ◽  
Global Issue ◽  
Political Challenge

Climate change is a profoundly social and political challenge with many social justice concerns around every corner. A global issue, climate change threatens the well-being, livelihood, and survival of people in communities worldwide. Often, those who have contributed least to climate change are the most likely to suffer from its negative consequences and are often excluded from the policy discussions and decisions that affect their lives. This book pays particular attention to the social dimensions of climate change. It examines closely people’s lived experience, climate-related injustice and inequity, why some groups are more vulnerable than others, and what can be done about it—especially through greater community inclusion in policy change. A highlight of the book is its diversity of rich, community-based examples from throughout the Global South and North. Sacrificial flood zones in urban Argentina, forced relocation of United Houma tribal members in the United States, and gendered water insecurities in Bangladesh and Australia are just some of the in-depth cases included in the book. Throughout, the book asks social and political questions about climate change. Of key importance, it asks what can be done about the unequal consequences of climate change by questioning and transforming social institutions and arrangements—guided by values that prioritize the experience of affected groups and the inclusion of diverse voices and communities in the policy process.

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