Navigating the Digital Age. An In-Depth Exploration into the Intersection of Modern Technologies and Societal Transformation
Navigating the Digital Age. An In-Depth Exploration into the Intersection of Modern Technologies and Societal Transformation

Contributor(s): Ljubiša Bojić (Editor), Simona Žikić (Editor), Jörg Matthes (Editor), Damian Trilling (Editor)
Subject(s): Politics, Media studies, Sociology, Government/Political systems, Electoral systems, Theory of Communication
Published by: Institut za filozofiju i društvenu teoriju
Keywords: Navigating the Digital Age; Digital technologies; Societal transformation; Communication and technology; Blockchain journalism; Digital populism; Social media; Artificial intelligence in governance; Democracy and technology; Security and technology; AI
Summary/Abstract: The book “Navigating the Digital Age: An In-Depth Exploration into the Intersection of Modern Technologies and Societal Transformation” offers a comprehensive overview of how modern digital technologies shape social reality across various areas of life. Through four thematically distinct parts, the authors explore diverse phenomena, starting from communication and technology to art and new media. In the first part of the book, the focus is on communication and technology, with discussions on topics such as the transformation of journalism through blockchain technology, individualization and the rise of digital populism, and emotional dynamics in online content. The second part of the book is dedicated to the digital transformation of society and explores phenomena such as authenticity on social media, the power of algorithmic bureaucracy, and the role of artificial intelligence in government decision-making processes. The third part opens important discussions on democracy, security, and technology, addressing issues like the standardization of high-impact technologies, technology-facilitated gender-based violence, and the challenges of future AI-powered police interactions. The final part deals with art and new media, exploring the impact of generative artificial intelligence on the art world, tactical media art, and the posthuman gaze in contemporary cinema. Together, these works contribute to understanding the complexities of the relationships between technology and society, critically examining the ethical, moral, and cultural implications of rapid digital transformation. This book serves as a fundamental resource for academic researchers, professionals, and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of this crucial aspect of the modern world.

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