Development of education and humanistic sciences in the context of globalization

The historical evolution of the economy as a domain for satisfying human needs through the production and distribution of material, cultural, and spiritual values has resulted in several key developments: 1) the establishment of an education system that supplies these activities with suitably qualified personnel; 2) the emergence of social institutions that set norms for relationships among community members; 3) the formation of the state as an entity managing the life of the entire society. The current phase of economic development is characterized by: 1. A high rate of growth in the knowledge intensity of manufactured products. 2. Globalization, which is the process of uniting national states into a single economic, political, and social entity to reduce production costs. 3. The replacement of financial capital, which played a leading role in the emergence and development of new industries, with human capital. The increasing need for individuals capable of translating new knowledge into technology transforms the education system from merely serving the economy with personnel to being a key element in creating and developing new economic sectors. The growing importance of human capital and the critical mass of people capable of applying their knowledge to technology leads society to recognize the need to shift from material values to moral values for survival. Consequently, in line with the laws of artificial systems development, the education system becomes a system-forming factor in the development of the "state" system, enhancing its democratization and humanization. This shifts its main function in the 21st century to providing each member of society with the most favorable conditions for life and development.