Conference session

This session explores how contemporary digital infrastructures and algorithmic systems quietly shape human behaviour, perception, and ethical judgment. The central question asks how black-box digital systems influence individual decision-making, emotional responses, and social values without public awareness or accountability. Drawing from philosophy of technology and digital ethics, the session examines how these invisible systems can alter moral environments and reshape collective behaviour. This session will benefit researchers, educators, policymakers, designers, and technology professionals interested in ethical technology, digital governance, and the social impact of artificial intelligence. Participants will gain insight into the psychological and cultural effects of algorithmic systems, including concepts such as digital dependency and digital disability. Attendees will leave with a deeper understanding of the hidden influences embedded in digital platforms and why new approaches to digital literacy, ethical design, and public-interest technology are necessary. The session encourages participants to rethink how technology should be evaluated, moving beyond efficiency toward transparency, accountability, and the long-term well-being of individuals and communities.