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author: Maksym Pedchenko
Urgency of the research. In today’s world, where technological progress and globalization contribute to the creation of an increasingly interconnected society, it is important to understand the axiological (value) bases that determine the behavior and interaction of individuals in a networked environment. Network society, or “network society”, as Manuel Castells calls it, represents a new stage in the development of social relations, where digital technologies and communication networks become the main structures for organizing social life.
Target setting. In the context of postmodernism, characterized by pluralism, decentralization of power, and relativism of values, there is a need to analyze transformational processes in the axiological sphere. The transformational processes of postmodernism are reflected in the erosion of traditional values and the emergence of new ones adapted to the digital age. In the network society, the emphasis shifts to such values as freedom of information, openness, collective creativity, and innovation. At the same time, the postmodern approach calls into question the objectivity and universality of any values, demanding their revision in the light of new social realities.
Actual scientific researches and issues analysis. V. Andrushchenko claims that from the second half of the 20th century, a new value paradigm began to take shape, which became a civilization-wide and later a planetary phenomenon. T. Kravchenko raises the question of spirituality in the modern world, emphasizing its possible changes under the influence of networks. M. Podlisny expresses concern that young people do not know the world without the Internet. C. Perez investigates the digital revolution’s impact on economic and social structures, analyzing new forms of organization that have appeared thanks to network technologies. K. Hyeon and Y. Jun critically analyze the impact of digital communication technologies on social and political change, mainly how they contribute to forming new collective identities and participation in social movements. D. Boyd and N. Ellison examine the impact of digital technologies on social relations and the dissemination of information in online networks. M. McLuhan and H. Innis put forward the concept of media ecology and its role in forming social and cultural structures.
The research objective. This article aims to explore how postmodern transformational processes affect the axiological foundations of networked society and how new values are formed and maintained in the digital environment.
The statement of basic materials. This study is devoted to analyzing the axiological foundations of the network society in the context of postmodern transformations. It analyzes how digital technologies and communication networks change traditional social structures and values, focusing attention on the phenomena of pluralism and relativism characteristic of postmodernism. It is emphasized that the network society forms new value priorities, such as freedom of information, openness, collective creativity, and innovation, which become the foundation of modern social interactions. The postmodern discourse questions the universality and objectivity of any values, calling for a need to review them in the light of new digital realities. An important aspect is the analysis of the processes of decentralization of power, which are manifested in the network society and allow individuals and groups to form new axiological guidelines actively. How modern technologies contribute to spreading the ideology of open access and knowledge sharing and changing approaches to creativity and innovation has been studied. Special attention is paid to ethical aspects in the digital environment, where privacy, security, and responsibility issues are becoming more and more relevant.
Conclusions. This study proposes a theoretical framework for understanding the complex interrelationships between technologies, social structures, and values, which is crucial for gaining a deeper understanding of the nature of modern transformational processes. The network society is not simply adapting to new conditions, but is actively shaping the future, where the values of openness, collective creativity, and innovation are becoming central. This future necessitates a constant review and transformation of value orientations to effectively respond to the challenges and opportunities that are emerging in the age of digital transformations.
Keywords: network society, axiology, postmodernism, digital technologies, social changes
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author: Igor Chepyegin
Urgency of the research is determined by the urgent need to conduct a comprehensive philosophical-anthropological analysis of the role of borders in the life of individuals, societies, and states. This topic is especially relevant for Ukrainian society, which has undergone an extremely difficult path in its struggle for freedom and independence, has a colonial past, and has experienced the tragic consequences of being behind the Iron Curtain. The negative ontology of the post-Soviet past carries fears of losing national identity in a rapidly globalizing world.
Target setting. In the era of globalization, cultural and social borders are being blurred, but contemporary ethnic conflicts and the political isolation of certain countries hinder the formation of a unified global society. A retrospective analysis of the anthropological consequences of isolation and the division of the world by the Iron Curtain will shed light on the causes of both local and global conflicts.
Actual scientific researches and issues analysis. The study of the anthropological consequences of the Iron Curtain requires reference to the works of V. Andrushchenko, E. Bystritsky, M. Boychenko, M. Holko, R. Zymovets, P. Nora, N. Maslovska, A. Sheptytsky, as well as H. Korzh, S. Korniyenko, N. Radionova, among others.
The research objective. The goal is to philosophically and anthropologically conceptualize the consequences of being behind the Iron Curtain, considering Ukraine’s experience of political, social, and cultural isolation and assimilation.
The statement of basic materials. The formation of a modern democratic nation in Ukraine is taking place within the context of historical memory, which is deeply permeated by negative recollections of the totalitarian past. The tragic anthropological experience accumulated throughout history both slows down and accelerates the country's return to the universal human civilization. The policy of isolation significantly limited human freedom and the right to self-affirmation. Ukraine, which was under the colonial regime of the Soviet Union for an extended period, has a tragic experience of isolation. This led to the suspension of its own ethno-national and cultural development. Ideological assimilation was systematically and consistently carried out through the educational process and propaganda, imposing Marxism-Leninism, which created a uniformity of thought and public opinion in line with the regime’s requirements. This restricted critical thinking and the diversity of ideas, negatively impacting the cultural and intellectual development of society. Freedom of thought and creativity faced significant limitations, complicating cultural progress and social change.
Conclusions. The policy of isolation, systematically implemented at all levels of social life, has severe cultural, social, and anthropological consequences for societies that have long been behind the Iron Curtain. These consequences are felt not only by the generation that experienced the isolation, but they also hinder the country's development by excluding it from global information and communication flows, isolating it from global economic, political, and sociocultural life. Furthermore, these effects resurface in the collective memory of future generations.
Keywords: individual, state, policy of isolation, Iron Curtain, adaptation, cultural and political borders
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author: Serhii Horianskyi
Urgency of the research. The relevance of the research topic lies in the need for a deep understanding of the complex interactions between various agents that shape the modern landscape of IT education, including not only human actors such as teachers, students, educational administrators, and politicians but also non-human actors such as technology, educational platforms, digital resources, and infrastructure elements. The application of the actor-network theory allows us to reveal the multidimensional relationships between these agents, considering them not as isolated units but as elements of a heterogeneous network, where each actor, through their interactions, affects the formation and transformation of the educational environment.
Target setting. In today’s dynamic world, the problem of understanding how various agents, including human and non-human actors, interact and mutually influence each other, forming the dynamic landscape of IT education, is becoming an actual issue. The main problem is to identify and analyze the complex relationships between these actors in the context of the development of IT education in Ukraine. In particular, it is necessary to reveal how technology affects pedagogical practices, what new roles are emerging for teachers and students in the digital environment, what infrastructural and institutional changes are taking place, and how these processes of interaction contribute to or hinder the creation of an effective, inclusive and ethical educational environment. In the context of actor-network theory (Bruno Latour), this problem includes the analysis of network interactions, where each actor, regardless of its nature, is considered an active participant in the network, influencing its structure and dynamics.
Actual scientific researches and issues analysis. The general principles of research on the interaction of technologies and education are developed by scientists such as L. Suchman, who in her works analyzes the interaction of a person and a computer and the social aspects of technology in education. B. Latour, one of the founders of the actor-network theory, in his works explores in detail the network interactions between various actors, including both human and non-human agents. In his research, P. Verbeek focuses on the ethical aspects of technologies and their impact on human life, particularly in the field of education. S. Jasanoff examines the relationship between science, technology and society, paying special attention to how scientific and technical innovations affect social structures and educational processes. Among the domestic researchers in this area, we can separately note V. Andrushchenko, V. Kremen, V. Bykov, V. Voronkova, O. Kyvliuk, O. Skubashevska and others. At the same time, the array of foreign and domestic sources does not fully cover the specifics of the tasks of IT education in modern conditions.
The research objective. The article’s task is to study the complex interactions between various actors influencing the development of IT education in Ukraine using the actor-network theory.
The statement of basic materials. The development of IT education in Ukraine is an important aspect of modern educational policy since the integration of information technologies into the educational process contributes to the improvement of the quality of education, provides access to the latest knowledge and technologies, and also prepares students for the challenges of the digital era. However, this process is complex and multifaceted, requiring considering both technical and philosophical, sociological, and ethical aspects. Actor-network theory, developed by Bruno Latour and his colleagues, offers an approach to analyzing social phenomena through the interaction between human and non-human actors, considering them elements of a heterogeneous network. The development of IT education in Ukraine must be carried out in compliance with the principles of ethics and inclusiveness.
Conclusions. Based on research and publications, several key examples of successful integration of IT technologies into the educational process in Ukraine can be identified. The introduction of online platforms for distance learning during the COVID-19 pandemic and war to ensure the continuity of the educational process. Another example is the development of projects such as the educational platform “Diia. Education” and “Mriya”, MOOC “Prometheus” and others. It aims to improve digital literacy among teachers and students, improving education quality and accessibility.
Keywords: actor-network theory, IT education, Ukraine, socio-cultural context, technology ethics, digital transformation, pedagogical practices
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authors: Svitlana Korniienko
Urgency of the research. Modern globalization, within the space of which economic, political, demographic, and socio-cultural transformations intensify, is characterized by its comprehensive and all-encompassing nature, allowing one to speak of its totality. The history of humanity is understood as the history of the improvement of communication tools, which visualize signs, symbols, and images, mixing the latter (M. McLuhan), ultimately overcoming the matrix of the linear development of civilization. Modern media are a symbol of the present and a powerful driver of change, transforming objective reality and the worldview models of 21st-century human existence.
Target setting. The transformations that the modern world is experiencing are changing the configuration of relationships between communities across the Earth’s space. A new project, “Earth without Borders”, emerges, made possible by information and communication technologies. From now on, the “nature – human – society” system has been supplemented by a new component: media, which has enabled the use of the concept of the Earth’s “media space”, enhancing the understanding of the changes taking place.
Actual scientific researches and issues analysis. The nature of media has been articulated in the works of J. Baudrillard, M. Castells, K. Kelly, M. McLuhan, S. Lesh, and others, which has allowed for the expansion of the research field based on the conceptualization of the terms “media reality” and “media space”. The contradictions of the Earth’s space compression are defined through concepts such as “electronic society” (M. McLuhan), “network society”, “digital society”, “digital human”, and others. Nature / Earth emerges as an object of manipulation in media reality (M. Serres).
The research objective. Media reality produces its own values and dimensions of human existence and the existence of the Earth, provoking new questions: firstly, the openness and closure of borders within the Earth’s space, and secondly, the situation of forming the media project of the Earth, which requires ethical justification.
The statement of basic materials. Media reality has acquired an ontological status and has become the foundation of a new cultural landscape, including the landscape of the Earth. Humans project their desires, avoiding the deeper understanding of the phenomenon of Earth, as the Earth serves as a platform for media presentations. This contemplation deepens the divide between humans and the Earth. The Earth takes on the meaning of an artificial reality, diminishing the sense of responsibility. The Earth’s space, in the context of modern technology, which creates a new dimension of existence, acquires a configuration that can no longer be accurately mapped, rendering the question of open or closed borders irrelevant. This refers to the emergence of virtual landscapes that replace the objective reality of Earth’s existence. This raises the issue of ethical attitudes toward the Earth in the context of transformational changes within media reality, which pushes Earth’s future projects into the background of an illusory world.
Conclusions. Instrumental reason has acquired a new configuration: The Earth and nature now exist to satisfy users’ needs, such as being visually captivating, reinforcing the perception of the Earth as an object of aesthetic pleasure. This displaces the sense of responsible stewardship toward the Earth, further exacerbating modern ecological problems. The Earth becomes an object of aesthetic consumption, erasing the understanding of the Earth as a living system. A gap is forming between the prevailing virtual images of the Earth and the real ecological situation, which requires deep analysis within contemporary philosophical and ethical discourse.
Keywords: human, Earth, media, media space, media reality, closed – open borders, ethics
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author: Maya Trynyak
Urgency of the research. Non-verbal communication as a culturally determined component specific to the communicative space of each linguistic culture reveals the peculiarities of national linguistic consciousness. The study of this component makes it possible to learn about nationally specific components in communication, to form the communicative behaviour necessary for effective adaptation in the intercultural space.
Target setting. In connection with the actualization of the study of paralinguistic (non-verbal) factors of communication in the second half of the twentieth century, the problem of insufficient research on the national specificity of communication, speech and behavioral stereotypes from the standpoint of the newly formed scientific fields: psycholinguistics, intercultural communication, linguistic and cultural studies, and philosophy of education has become particularly acute. As for the latter, the demand for such research is due to the need to teach the younger generation the norms of adequate communicative behavior in a globalized world with virtually unlimited potential for international contacts and, at the same time, the lack of educational materials that would reflect examples of the application of cultural, situational and individual norms of communication.
Actual scientific researches and issues analysis. The research problem has led to the choice for analysis of the works of such foreign researchers as: E. Hall, R. Birdwistell, H. Brinkman, M. Remland, M. Juice, P. Ekman, etc.
The research objective. The primary task of the study is to conceptualise the phenomenon of non-verbal communication, in particular, in the aspect of spatial orientation (proxemics), as an adaptation factor in the process of intercultural interaction.
The statement of basic materials. Intercultural communication, as a scientific and applied discipline, deals with the following questions: how to understand the alien (other), communicate adequately with the Other, correctly interpret authentic cultural signs, and adapt to the conditions of interaction with representatives of other cultures? The ability to adapt is one of the components of an individual's intercultural competence. It is understood as a set of social skills and abilities that help a person successfully communicate with partners from other cultures, both at the domestic and professional levels. According to E. Hall's communicative model of culture, the ability to adapt in intercultural space is mediated by the main parameters or primary information systems, among which the researcher pays considerable attention to the category of space. According to Hall's concept, at least four aspects of people's use of space can be identified, and this use varies depending on the culture: personal space; spatial orientation; interpersonal distance; and space organisation. In works related to this issue, empirical data have identified certain factors that facilitate or complicate the process of adaptation. The following character traits facilitate adaptation to new cultural conditions: tolerance to ambiguous intercultural situations, openness, extroversion, empathy, curiosity, self-criticism. Character traits that have a negative impact on adaptation are rigidity of character, lack of independence, and obedience to authority. Research results show that the easier and more successful a person goes through the acculturation stage, the better their achievements in the professional sphere.
Conclusions. The ability to interact effectively with representatives of other cultures is a crucial condition for the success of a modern person's professional and social activities. And while the codification system in such communication is quite transparent at the verbal level and requires only knowledge of a particular language, the perception and understanding of non-verbal signals is a complex and multidirectional process. It is the ability to correctly interpret the paralinguistic signals of others that determines the outcome of communication in the case of a “meeting of cultures”. By improving education and intensifying research in this area, it is possible to achieve mutual understanding between peoples in the context of an open global cultural and educational space.
Keywords: nonverbal communication, proxemics, adaptation, intercultural space
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