Critique of Transhumanism, Artificial Intelligence, and Digital Society in Terms of Social Values

Abstract

Transhumanism, which has become a trendy topic today, means ensuring human psychological and physiological transformation by using the opportunities brought by science. In addition, developments in artificial intelligence technologies have accelerated this transformation, and the survival of societies and moving into the future depends on keeping up with these transformations and adapting to digital transformations. This study examines the effects of transhumanism, artificial intelligence, and digital society on social values. For this purpose, a traditional literature review, also known as a narrative literature review, was adopted, and the results were synthesized by establishing a relationship between the relevant research topic and the literature. Accordingly, in the first stage of the study, the main goals and benefits of transhumanism, from the ideas of development and liberation, were mentioned in terms of social values. In the second stage, digital society was criticized in terms of social value and technological determinism about the Society 5.0 philosophy that artificial intelligence has brought about through social transformation. In this respect, the effects that will develop on social values in the context of transhumanize philosophy and artificial intelligence have been critically examined. Various suggestions have been developed in line with the literature review conducted within the scope of this study, the findings obtained from previous research, and the synthesis resulting from the study. Accordingly, while discussing the effects of technological developments on society, it is emphasized that observing social and ethical values is important in maintaining social harmony and balance.