Digital culture and the transformation of humanism in the technological age

authors:

Vitalina Nikitenko (https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9588-7836 )

Valentyna Voronkova (https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0719-1546)

Andrii Krupa (https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2746-6786)

 Relevance of the research. The formation of digital culture is becoming increasingly relevant amid rapid digital transformation and the growing influence of artificial intelligence on social and educational processes. At the same time, the development of digital technologies raises questions about preserving human-centred values, reflected in the concept of digital humanism.

Problem statement. Digital culture is often reduced to technological competence, while its ethical and humanistic dimensions remain underdeveloped. This creates a contradiction between technological progress and the need to preserve human dignity, responsibility and critical thinking in digital environments.

Analysis of recent research and publications. Contemporary studies of technological development and its impact on humanity are represented in the works of Yuval Noah Harari and Nick Bostrom, who analyze global transformations of society and risks of emerging technologies. The philosophical interpretation of technology is grounded in the ideas of Martin Heidegger, who conceptualises technology as a mode of revealing reality. Within Ukrainian philosophical thought, the humanistic dimension of culture is developed in the works of Serhii Krymskyi and Vakhtang Kebuladze.

Research task. The purpose of the article is to analyse the formation of digital culture in the era of digital humanism and to determine the role of human-centred values in this process.

Main material presentation. Digital culture is interpreted not only as a set of technical skills, but also as a system of values, ethical norms and behavioural models in the digital space. Digital humanism is a conceptual framework that prioritises human values in technological development. The interrelation between these concepts is revealed through the role of education in shaping critical thinking and responsible use of digital technologies.

Conclusions. It is established that the formation of digital culture requires a comprehensive approach that combines technological competence with ethical awareness and humanistic values. Digital humanism is a key factor in ensuring the sustainable and human-centred development of digital society.

Keywords. Digital culture, digital humanism, education, digital technologies, ethics, critical thinking

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