Cultivating Digital Wisdom in the Deep Future


Author: Marcus T. Anthony, Beijing Institute of Technology, Zhuhai
Email: marcus.anthony@cgt.bitzh.edu.cn
Published: June 7, 2024
https://doi.org/10.22492/ijcs.9.si.01

Citation: Anthony, M. T. (2024). Cultivating Digital Wisdom in the Deep Future. IAFOR Journal of Cultural Studies, 9(si). https://doi.org/10.22492/ijcs.9.si.01


Abstract

The central focus of this paper is on the concept of Digital Wisdom, which is defined as the degree to which a person is in conscious relationship with digital environments and technologies. The author identifies and discusses the three domains of Digital Wisdom: “know thyself,” “know the humans,” and “know the machines.” Through a comprehensive analysis of literature, tools, and processes, the author provides insights into how netizens – individuals in online environments – can develop Digital Wisdom within each of these domains. The article also explores the interplay between the three domains and highlights the potential consequences of AI advancements on human cognition and mental well-being. By offering a detailed framework for cultivating Digital Wisdom, this paper contributes to the ongoing discourse on fostering a more balanced and holistic approach to understanding and engaging with the digital world amidst the rapidly advancing AI landscape, and in doing so create a Deep Future.

Keywords

mindfulness, wisdom, technology, introspection, digital society, futures studies, disinformation and misinformation