Abstract

This study explores the influence of technology on human consciousness by examining how technological advancements shape cognitive processes, identity formation, and social consciousness. The study analyzes key philosophical frameworks like the Extended Mind theory and transhumanism on how to understand technology to acts as both an enabler and a potential threat to human critical thinking. It seeks to address the transformation of identity in the digital age, in a society where virtual representations and algorithmic influence challenge traditional notions of human. Furthermore, the study looks into the impact of technology on social consciousness, which includes the creation of global networks of collective awareness and the risks of digital echo chambers and social polarization. The study concludes by reflecting on the future path of human consciousness in a world that is increasingly shaped by machines, posing fundamental questions about the preservation of human dignity, and free will in the face of technological progression.