Anthropomorphic information networks and converging technologies: challenge to humanity vs step forward?

Abstract

The impact of convergening technologies on the social processes of the information society is investigated. It is grounded that at the beginning of the 21st century, the globalization of society is realized by means of convergening technologies. They are based on innovative communication technologies, in particular, technologies of artificial intelligence. The converging technologies of social structure expansion transform it into a network architect, where sustainability of social relations is the most important ergument. The recognition of the lack of administrative influence to achieve socially important goals leads to the fact that convergence of technologies is an irreversible part of the new technological way. The strengthening of the informational pressure that accompanies the formation of the network society further removes the person from realization of its potential, replacing critical, rational thinking with stereotyped, formalized information and communication exchange. As a result, the more dispersed (convergent) are social institutions and their networks, the less capable and willing to control them. Humanity was first faced with the challenge of its intellect, ability to create, control, recognize. Is society ready to give part of the management of the virtual network and artificial intelligence to the face of global problems? This question is before humanity. That is why the author underlies the idea that social modernization requires interpretation of convergence as a strategic innovation. Lack of public control over the convergence of networks leads to reverse – diverging processes. It is shown that the latter produce different forms of social alienation. And the emergence of anthropomorphic networks, based on the technologies of big data processing, machine learning and artificial intelligence, sharply pose questions of the future before every inhabitant of the planet.