Anthropological transformations of man in the posthumanist era

Abstract

The rapid spread of digital technologies, artificial intelligence and bioengineering necessitates a rethinking of the boundaries of human nature, social interaction and the system of humanistic values ​​in a modern technological society. The purpose of the article is to conduct a comprehensive study of the anthropological transformations of man in the posthumanist era, as well as to determine the impact of digitalization, artificial intelligence and biotechnology on human identity, consciousness and social existence. To achieve this goal, philosophical-anthropological, systemic, interdisciplinary, comparative and axiological research methods were used. In the course of the research, modern concepts of posthumanism and transhumanism, the features of the digital transformation of society, the virtualization of life, the algorithmization of behavior and the technological modification of man were analyzed. As a result of the study, it was found that the development of digital technologies and artificial intelligence significantly changes the nature of human communication, self-identification, and social interaction. It is determined that modern man is increasingly integrated into the digital environment, which contributes to the emergence of phenomena such as digital personality, virtual identity and the technologically modified man. It is substantiated that the development of biotechnology, neurointerfaces and artificial intelligence systems creates the prerequisites for the transformation of human corporeality, consciousness and cognitive capabilities. At the same time, it is established that posthumanist transformations are accompanied by a number of social, ethical and legal risks, including digital inequality, loss of privacy, algorithmization of behavior and the threat of dehumanization of society. Thus, the posthumanist era significantly changes the nature of man, transforming his identity, corporeality, consciousness and social forms of interaction under the influence of digital technologies, artificial intelligence and biotechnology. In these conditions, ensuring a balance between technological development and humanistic values, preserving human autonomy and dignity, and developing effective ethical and legal mechanisms to regulate technological processes become particularly important. Prospects for further research include analyzing the impact of artificial intelligence and neurotechnologies on human consciousness, digital identity, and the social relations system in a posthumanist society.