Technological Progress and the Transformation of Society: Perspectives for Individual Development

Abstract

The presented contribution deals with the impact of technological progress on the transformation of society and its potential perspectives for the individual development of individuals. Due to the demographic indicators that have identified that the population is aging not only in the territory of the Slovak Republic, but also in Europe, in our contribution we focus on the target group of senior citizens, as their number is increasing in the world. Population aging appears to be a global demographic trend. It is the result of a combination of factors such as advances in medical care, better access to health care, changes in socio-economic structures and lifestyles. With the increasing presence of technology in all areas of life, seniors face new opportunities, but also challenges when it comes to adapting and using these technologies. This contribution focuses on identifying the possibilities that technological progress offers for the development of seniors in the field of education, health, social contact, but also active involvement in society. At the same time, it also analyses the obstacles and limitations that seniors encounter when using new technologies and proposes measures and strategies to support their effective and inclusive involvement in the digital era, while we should not forget our social responsibility.