The relevance of this issue stems from the fact that, in a world of innovative technologies, humans have lost their sense of self, integrated into a technological reality, and distanced themselves from real life. A new type of thinking, focused on acquiring information for the sake of success, leads to serious consequences: emotional tension, fatigue, and stress. People have lost their sense of purpose and abandoned continuous self-improvement, prioritizing the satisfaction of material needs in everyday life. Gradually, individuals themselves turn into commodities, mere elements of virtual communication. This results in a reevaluation of values that alters their consciousness and worldview. However, in order to truly live, people need more than just technolo-gy. They also need the ability to take responsibility, understand and accept objective reality, experience joy, pain, and suffering, and critically assess their own actions. A person cannot become part of an inverted world where technology is valued more than humanity itself.
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