- 20.03.2025
Moral Operating Principles in a Technological Age
In today's world filled with technological challenges, discussions about morality are taking on new dimensions. Recent studies emphasize that moral norms can be viewed as a set of guidelines designed to maintain the optimal functioning of the human being, preventing its “breakdown” or excessive strain. This utilitarian perspective stresses the importance of preserving a person's integrity by adhering to principles that help avoid conflicts and friction in everyday life. At the same time, issues such as interacting with robots or considering infidelity within human relationships are not the focus of these studies. When morality and faith are considered in this context, the emphasis is on universal principles intended to maintain harmony rather than on discussing technological details. Thus, while modern morality underscores the need to follow instructions for the stable operation of the “human machine,” the challenges of the new technological era call for further reflection on how these principles might relate to a future where robotics play a role.