The aspects of destructive influence of technical means and technologies of telecommunications on the person and society as a whole

Abstract

In the context of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, information processing and information and communication technologies (ICT) are actively used in all areas of socio-economic relations. In fact, they are the driver of the formation and dynamic development of the global information society. Information systems, hardware and software systems, mobile devices and applications today allow you to successfully solve many important tasks of practical activity in the economy, social sphere, medicine, education, management infrastructure of megacities and even in politics. The consequence of the effective use of ICT is the formation of completely new social, economic and political activities of mankind, striving for progress and ensuring its existence in harmony with nature. However, the above-mentioned technological innovations and trends, despite the many positive aspects of creating the conditions for the evolution of society as a whole and each individual, can have a very negative impact on the immediate ICT user, on his well-being, on health and performance. A number of studies of such destructive effects have now been carried out. But, many nuances have not yet been fully explored. The authors believe that it is necessary to conduct a systematic analysis of the relevant processes and develop tools for the rapid identification of negative factors, as well as on a scientific basis to form methodical recommendations for the implementation of the complex measures to protect people from the destructive effects of ICT in the formation of modern information and environmental systems. The authors attempt to organize and classify elements of negative impact of ICT on people and society, to assess risks, to determine the likely consequences.