Technology & Transformation

Algorithmic Decision-Making; Human Agency; Ethics; AI Governance; Autonomy; Accountability; Digital Society Structured Abstract Background: The growing reliance on algorithmic systems in decision-making processes across healthcare, justice, and public administration has transformed the nature of moral responsibility and human agency. Automated systems promise efficiency but risk eroding ethical judgment and individual autonomy. Objective: This paper investigates…

Structured Abstract Background: As technological innovation accelerates across artificial intelligence, biotechnology, and digital infrastructures, global access to these advancements remains deeply unequal. Technological inequality now shapes economic opportunity, healthcare, education, and participation in the digital economy. Objective: This paper examines the ethical dimensions of technological inequality and its implications for global justice, exploring how access…

Digital Sovereignty; Geopolitics; Cyber Ethics; Data Localization; European Union; China; United States; Techno-nationalism Structured Abstract Background: The digital transformation of societies has redefined power, autonomy, and governance. In this context, “digital sovereignty” has emerged as a key principle of 21st-century statecraft, denoting a nation’s ability to control data, infrastructure, and digital dependencies. Objective: To analyze…

Abstract Wikipedia has become a global knowledge infrastructure that influences public understanding, visibility, and credibility across disciplines. For researchers and organizations, creating or improving a Wikipedia page can enhance the dissemination of verified knowledge and improve the reach of academic and institutional work. However, Wikipedia’s community guidelines emphasize neutrality, verifiability, and notability—principles that require careful…

Abstract Digital education represents one of the most transformative forces reshaping the landscape of modern learning. From primary education to lifelong professional development, technology has fundamentally altered how knowledge is delivered, accessed, and shared. This paper examines the conceptual foundations of digital education, the technological tools that enable it, and its pedagogical, social, and ethical…

Abstract As technology increasingly shapes economic, political, and social systems, governance itself is undergoing transformation. The term techno-societal governance refers to the frameworks through which societies direct and regulate the interaction between technological innovation and social values. This paper explores how techno-societal governance differs from traditional technology policy, emphasizing its holistic nature—combining technical regulation, ethical…

Translating Evidence into Practical Advice. At their best, think tanks turn rigorous research into actionable policy recommendations. Researchers analyse complex problems algorithmic bias, platform governance, or data protection and distil findings into clear briefs, roadmaps and toolkits that policymakers can use. This translation role is critical: evidence must be accessible, timely and attuned to the…

From content to capability. Traditional schooling often prioritises memorising facts and mastering fixed syllabi. In an era where information is abundant and ephemeral, the emphasis should move toward transferable skills: critical thinking, creativity, collaboration and digital literacy. These capabilities help learners evaluate information, solve novel problems and adapt to new technologies rather than simply reproducing…

Not all “green” is low-impact. Electric vehicles, batteries, solar panels and wind turbines are central to decarbonisation. Yet the materials that enable these technologies lithium, cobalt, nickel, rare earth elements are often extracted in ways that cause habitat loss, water stress, pollution and social disruption. If the lifecycle impacts of these materials are ignored, climate…