The Impact of Modern Technologies on Self-Knowledge: A Double-Edged Sword
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Self-knowledge, modern technologies, digital age, solitude, social media, objectivity, self-awareness, personal growth, freedom, happiness
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Exploring the relationship between modern technologies and self-knowledge, this document delves into the challenges and opportunities of achieving a deeper understanding of oneself in today's digital age. From the influence of social media to the benefits of solitude, discover the complexities of knowing oneself in a world of constant connectivity.
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[...] Several elements contribute to the fact that knowing oneself is a demanding endeavor, and they are based on internal factors that focus solely on the subject and on external factors that take into consideration the environment in which the subject evolves. We will focus on the external environment, that which interacts with society, because the desire to want to know oneself stems from our exchanges with others and the environment in which we evolve. Let's question the impact of the use of new technologies on our knowledge of ourselves. [...]
[...] Most humans believe that self-knowledge is an acquired heritage. This reveals itself in them as a kind of manifesto, with Jean Jacques Rousseau's words justifying this vision 'Spending my life with myself, I must know myself [ . ] No one in the world knows me better than I know myself'"1 ». The ambition is high and it goes beyond the simple desire for a vague knowledge of one's own body. If achieving such a goal were easy, humanity would be predictable. [...]
[...] Does knowing oneself rely on turning off one's mobile phone, stopping one's computer, and distancing oneself from modern technologies? To refocus on oneself, it is legitimate to think about distancing oneself from this modernity and the range of technological distractions that are offered to us, but which ultimately distract us from the essential. The mobile phone and the computer are communication tools that allow us to exchange with others, to inform ourselves, and sometimes to break the solitude. However, this virtual company remains artificial and can also plunge us into a deep isolation. [...]
