Digital Serenity in Chaos: Knowledge, Existence, Responsibility, and Our Perception of Reality
Shall we take a philosophical approach to a significant problem of the digital age? Don’t worry, I’m not writing a tedious philosophical analysis. I’m sure you’ll find it engaging to read.
Knowledge is one of the most fundamental accumulations of human existence. Yet, accessing knowledge through the right means, processing it effectively, and using it with ethical considerations is a complex web of issues. How should we navigate this web?
Knowledge determines how we comprehend our reality. According to Plato, the real world is essentially made up of our thoughts and ideas. It’s as though we are standing in front of a mirror, and our thoughts are the reflections in that mirror. In the digital age, reality has transformed into a constantly evolving network of information. Within this network, each piece of information represents a reflection of our existence. However, if we don’t question the truthfulness and source of these pieces of information, our perception of reality begins to decay.
Epistemological Crisis: Our Ways of Accessing Information
The digital interactions that erode our perception of reality also trigger an epistemological crisis. The way we access information and ascertain its veracity is…
