Smart Technologies: Unique Opportunities or the Global Challenges of Transhumanism

Authors

Artur ARAKELYAN State University of Management. Moscow Russian Federation
Yulia VORONTSOVA State University of Management. Moscow, Russian Federation
Vladimir BARANOV Suzuki Motor Rus company. Moscow, Russian Federation

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24234/wisdom.v15i2.335

Keywords:

Artificial Intelligence, Challenges, Interdisciplinary Approach, Risks, Smart technologies, Transhumanism

Abstract

The article is devoted to issues related to the creation and use of innovative breakthrough technologies. At the present stage of transhumanistic concept implementation, it is necessary to consider its reflection in various fields of scientific knowledge. This concept has been recently arousing genuine interest both in its direction and in its contradictions. Today, there is a discussion around this, which allows us to evaluate all the "pros" and "cons" of a transhumanistic idea implementation, which requires improving the physical condition of a person by using the most advanced technologies, among which an important place is taken by biotechnologies, artificial intelligence and other Smart technologies. Their use generates contextual social, economic, and political problems. Therefore, the authors propose an interdisciplinary approach to assess various types of transhumanism challenges, taking into account the use of their unique capabilities, while minimizing the risks associated with this. This aspect is proposed to be considered using the mechanism that forms the risk expanse and tools for working with it.

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Author Biographies

Artur ARAKELYAN, State University of Management. Moscow Russian Federation

(Dr. in Economics) is Professor, the head of the Department “Management in the Sphere of Culture, Cinema, TV and the Entertainment Industry” of the State University of Management, Moscow Russian Federation. His areas of interest include management of company economics in various aspects, as well as research-based on the interdisciplinary approach that includes a philosophical aspect. Arakelyan is the author of 1 monograph and 19 scientific papers. Recent publications: “Modern Technologies of Project Team Management”, “Development of the Project Team Organizational Culture” and “Management of Personnel, Social and Business Communications: Methods, Models, Technologies”.

Yulia VORONTSOVA, State University of Management. Moscow, Russian Federation

(PhD in Economics) is Associate Professor of the Department “Management in the Sphere of Culture, Cinema, TV and the Entertainment Industry” of the State University of Management, Moscow, Russian Federation. Her areas of interest include management of company economics in various aspects, as well as research-based on the interdisciplinary approach that includes a philosophical aspect. Vorontsova Yu. is the author of 8 monographs and 38 scientific articles. Recent publications: “Human Nature, Transhumanism and Digital Transformation” (with Dr. in Bioethics Elena Postigo Solana, Spain) and the monograph “Theory and Practice of Cost Management in an Industrial Organization”.

Vladimir BARANOV, Suzuki Motor Rus company. Moscow, Russian Federation

(independent researcher, expert) is head of purchase group in Suzuki Motor Rus company (Official representative of Suzuki in Russia), Moscow, Russian Federation. His areas of interest include the digital risks management, as well as research-based on the interdisciplinary approach that includes a philosophical aspect; engaged in practical activities in the logistics. Baranov is the author of 4 scientific articles. The most recent publication is “Transversal Applying of the Digitalization Strategy” and “Researching the Use of Future Technologies: Opportunities and Threats”.

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2020-08-25

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ARAKELYAN, A., VORONTSOVA, Y., & BARANOV, V. (2020). Smart Technologies: Unique Opportunities or the Global Challenges of Transhumanism. WISDOM, 15(2), 68–75. https://doi.org/10.24234/wisdom.v15i2.335

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