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65th LISBON World Congress on "The Impact of Technology on Society & Culture": LITSC-26

LITSC-26

URL: https://drhss.org/conference/483
Event Date: 2026-11-16 ~ 2026-11-18
Submission Date: 2026-11-02
Organizer: DRHSS

Social Psychology Social Sciences (General) Social Work Sociology Culture

Call for papers/Topics

Full Articles/ Reviews/ Shorts Papers/ Abstracts are welcomed in the following research fields:

1. Communication & Social Interaction

This pillar explores how the "medium" changes the message and the relationship.

Social Media Dynamics:
- The "Echo Chamber" effect and algorithmic polarization.
- Digital footprints and the "Right to be Forgotten."
- The evolution of language (emojis, internet slang, and meme culture).

Interpersonal Relationships:
- The shift from face-to-face to screen-mediated intimacy.
- The "Paradox of Choice" in digital dating (e.g., Tinder, Bumble).
- Parasocial relationships with influencers and AI companions.

The Digital Divide:
- Global inequality in internet access.
- Generational gaps in technological literacy.

2. Economics & The Future of Work

Technology is the primary driver of how we sustain ourselves and distribute resources.

The Automation Revolution:
- Artificial Intelligence and the displacement of white-collar vs. blue-collar jobs.
- The Universal Basic Income (UBI) debate.

The Gig Economy:
- Platform-based labor (Uber, Fiverr) and the erosion of traditional benefits.
- Remote work culture and the "Digital Nomad" lifestyle.

Digital Finance:
- Cryptocurrency, Blockchain, and the decentralization of banking.
- The transition toward a cashless society and its impact on privacy.

3. Governance, Privacy, & Ethics

This area looks at the power struggle between the individual, the corporation, and the state.

Surveillance Capitalism:
- Data as a commodity: How personal info is harvested and sold.
- Biometric surveillance (facial recognition) in urban spaces.

Digital Politics:
- E-Governance and digital voting systems.
- The role of "Deepfakes" and misinformation in democratic elections.
- Cyber-warfare and state-sponsored hacking.

Ethics of Emerging Tech:
- Algorithmic bias (racism or sexism in AI decision-making).
- The "Trolley Problem" in autonomous vehicles.

4. Human Identity & Psychology

This is perhaps the most "interrelated" topic, as it touches on our internal sense of self.

Mental Health & Well-being:
- Dopamine loops and social media addiction.
- "Technostress" and the inability to "unplug."
- Body dysmorphia linked to digital filters and photo editing.

Transhumanism & Bioethics:
- Neural implants (e.g., Neuralink) and cognitive enhancement.
- CRISPR and the ethics of "designer babies."
- The blurring line between biological and synthetic life.

5. Education & Knowledge Distribution

How we learn and what we value as "truth" has shifted entirely.

The Democratization of Information:
- Open-source learning (YouTube, Khan Academy, Wikipedia).
- The decline of traditional gatekeepers (libraries, encyclopedias).

Cognitive Offloading:
- The "Google Effect": How relying on search engines changes human memory.
- The role of Generative AI in the classroom (Chatbots and academic integrity).

6. Environmental & Global Impact

Technology's physical footprint on the planet.

Sustainable Tech:
- The transition to renewable energy (Solar, Wind, Nuclear Fusion).
- The environmental cost of "Cloud" computing and data centers.

E-Waste:
- Planned obsolescence and the global trash cycle of hardware.
- The ethics of rare-earth mineral mining.

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