Abstract
The "Brave New World" envisioned a society dominated by scientific and technological progress that went as far as to subjugate and dehumanize human beings. The future foreseen in this literary work is not far from what we are currently experiencing. Thus, considering that Nursing is affected and challenged in the midst of these technological transformations, this article aims to discuss the present and future of Nursing in a society that is undergoing constant technological transformations. In the midst of a whole technological apparatus in which fundamental procedures begin to be carried out by machines, Nursing needs to begin reflecting on what would be the best posture or its differential in a world with strong technological tendencies. Future transformations are still uncertain, nonetheless they will drastically change the way individuals relate to one another and to health services. Even in the midst of these uncertainties arising from present and future technological and scientific advances, the nature of Nursing which is essentially based on human interactions, can guarantee a place of prominence for this profession in society.
Highlights
The novel “Brave New World” by the British writer Aldous Huxley (1894-1963) published in 1932, envisioned a society dominated by scientific and technological progress, which went as far as to subjugate and dehumanize human beings[1].The future foreseen in Huxley’s work is not far from what we are experiencing today, considering that since its publication, humanity has witnessed historical events that caused important changes in society, among which we can highlight the invention of the Internet and of computers
Artificial intelligence can detect cancer[6], chips are used in the diagnosis and monitoring of chronic diseases[7], and the human brain in an interface with machines can help in the rehabilitation of individuals with spinal cord injuries[8]
Considering the impact of these technological transformations, we can point out that they will require adaptation and the valorization of skills such as interpersonal relationships and creativity, especially among health professionals, since technological advances are enabling the automation of diagnoses and personalized treatments of various diseases.This scenario requires us to redefine the professional roles related to the transmission and communication of data in an effective way to users[2]
Summary
O presente e o futuro da Enfermagem no Admirável Mundo Novo El presente y el futuro de la Enfermería en Un Mundo Feliz.
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