Information Systems Transitions
In the age of AI, social networks, and the global noosphere — examining how digitization is transforming human experience, knowledge, and collective intelligence.
Apply for Residency
Humanity, Technology & the Digital Noosphere
The dynamics between human civilization and technology have undergone a profound transformation since the onset of the 21st century. The widespread integration of artificial intelligence, internet networks, and social platforms has reshaped the human experience into a realm dominated by information — giving rise to a noosphere characterized by constant, intense, global information flow.
Research in this program may delve into the intricate interplay between humanity and the processes of digitization, computerization, and virtualization — offering a broader exploration of the evolving relationship between humans and technology. Of particular interest are questions of AI governance, information epistemology, and the social effects of algorithmic systems.
As Africa and the Global South navigate their own digital transitions, UM6P is uniquely positioned to contribute perspectives that extend beyond the dominant Euro-American discourse around technology and society.
