Amman – The Jordanian Association for Political Science organized a discussion session on Saturday titled "Transformations of Thought from the Printing Press to Artificial Intelligence," where Dr. Al-Sadiq Al-Faqih, Secretary-General of the Arab Thought Forum, Arab and Islamic thinker, and diplomat, delivered a lecture at the association’s headquarters in Amman.
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The session included participation from association members, political science academics, and journalists, where discussions centered on the rapid technological advancements, particularly those related to artificial intelligence, in the context of transformations in thought.
Dr. Al-Faqih talked about the key transformations of thought from the printing press to artificial intelligence, highlighting technological progress and its profound impact on the liberation of human thought.
He noted that rapid innovations observed in communication technologies led to significant changes in human cognition and the ways individuals communicate with each other.
He pointed out that amid these ongoing changes, people constantly reflect on the transformations happening around them and actively participate in these processes, often without full awareness of the final results of their participation.
He explained how, similar to the emergence of the book in Western societies, these new ways of thinking and reflecting were not possible in predominantly oral societies in the past.
He emphasized that the emergence of these new types of power relations played a critical role in shaping new patterns of social systems.
A comprehensive review of historical data reveals that the transformations observed in communication always lead to the appearance of new forms of relationships, shifting perceptions, and evolving individual identities.
Dr. Al-Faqih also discussed the ethical and philosophical implications of artificial intelligence, which has become a central and noticeable transformation in the social and cultural landscape.
He noted that the digital transformation, which emerged as a profound shift in thought itself, has made AI systems not just tools or applications but an integral part of our daily lives, used for various purposes.
He added that AI systems significantly influence our daily lives and shape our thoughts in countless ways, urging the importance of taking time for critical thinking about these technologies.
Meanwhile, Dr. Khaled Al-Shneikat, President of the Jordanian Association for Political Science, presented the technological developments that have revolutionized human societies and transformed the essence of human life.
He pointed out that the starting point was the reflection and contemplation on the life of society, followed by technological development, which contributed to the fundamental change in human life, with artificial intelligence being a key first step.
He stated that society is on the verge of a major change due to the rapid transformations and the significant communication advancements that have integrated societies with each other, amplifying the thinker’s influence on people's lives through their ability to reach a larger audience.
