“The Role of Technology in Shaping Contemporary Myths and Their Impact on Society”
The prevalence of technology myths impacts society views and dramatically influences human behavior in our dynamic technological era. This study explore into the origins, psychological and societal repercussions, case studies, techno-spiritual myths, digital mythology, and philosophical viewpoints of these myths. The rapid speed of technological advancement has resulted in a demand for simplicity in the face of complexity, which has led to the emergence of technology myths. This study investigates how speculation, disinformation, and societal anxiety interact to create and affect these narratives. A critical aspect of the investigation is uncovering how technological myths not only create fear and resistance, but also play a critical role in influencing community views. Understanding the complex interplay between humans and technology is critical for understanding the larger implications for cultural norms and values. The study examines particular instances of widespread technology myths through in-depth case studies across several technical areas. The investigation extends to techno-spiritual tales and digital mythology, shedding light on how technology gets entangled with spirituality and how symbolic meanings are attributed to digital artifacts. This paper also discusses the notion of digital mythology; focusing on contemporary narratives that build mythos around the digital domain. This paper also emphasizes the need of addressing and reducing technological misconceptions by proactive alignment with social values. Society can negotiate the obstacles posed by technology myths and move towards responsible innovation in this ever-changing technological context by cultivating a broad knowledge of the human-technology connection. The paper will comprise of case studies related to digital mythology and social manifestations of distinct participants through Reddit discussions and Netnography platform.
Authors
- Anjana Prasad
Publication Details
- Journal
- African Journal of Biomedical Research
- Published
- 2024-12-24
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.53555/ajbr.v27i5s.6730
- Primary Topic
- Information Systems Theories and Implementation
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00