11th LISBON International Conference on “The Impact of Technology on Society, Culture & Education” (ITSCE-27)

Call for papers/Topics Topics of interest for submission include any topics related to: 1. The Impact of Technology on Society This theme focuses on the macro-level changes in how human communities organize, govern, and interact. - Digitalization of Governance and Politics - E-governance and the delivery of public services - The role of social media in political mobilization and activism - Algorithmic bias in policy-making and law enforcement - Spread of misinformation, propaganda, and state-sponsored cyber warfare - Economic Transformation and the Future of Work - Automation, Artificial Intelligence, and job displacement - The rise of the gig economy and remote work culture - Digital divide: Wealth inequality between tech-driven and traditional economies - Privacy, Surveillance, and Human Rights - Data surveillance capitalism and consumer tracking - State surveillance, facial recognition, and civil liberties - The right to digital privacy versus national security interests - Social Connectivity and Mental Health - Hyper-connectivity versus epidemic loneliness - The psychology of social media validation (likes, shares, dopamine loops) - Cyberbullying, online harassment, and digital tribalism 2. The Impact of Technology on Culture This theme examines the micro-level shifts in human expression, values, identity, and the preservation of heritage. - Identity and Self-Expression - The curation of "digital personas" and idealized selves - Echo chambers, filter bubbles, and the polarization of cultural beliefs - The evolution of language: Slang, emojis, memes, and internet shorthand - Media Consumption and Art - The democratization of content creation (TikTok, YouTube, podcasts) - Streaming platforms and the death of traditional broadcast media - Generative AI in art, music, and literature: Authenticity versus automation - Global Shifting of Cultural Norms - Cultural homogenization (the dominance of Western/Tech-giant ideals) - The preservation—and commercialization—of indigenous cultures through digital archiving - The normalization of "cancel culture" and public shaming on digital forums - Time, Space, and Rituals - The blurring of work-life boundaries due to constant connectivity - Digital grieving and online memorials - The shift from physical community spaces (churches, town halls) to virtual communities 3. The Impact of Technology on Education This theme addresses how knowledge is created, transmitted, and evaluated in the digital age. - Pedagogical Shifts and Classroom Dynamics - Blended learning, flipped classrooms, and fully online degrees - Gamification of learning and immersive technologies (VR/AR) - The transition from memorization-based learning to information literacy and critical thinking - The AI Revolution in Academia - Large Language Models (LLMs) and the redefinition of academic integrity and plagiarism - AI-driven personalized tutoring and adaptive learning paths - Automated grading systems and its implications on feedback quality - Access, Equity, and Global Learning - The global democratization of knowledge via MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses) - The homework gap: Infrastructure deficits (lack of hardware/broadband) in marginalized areas - Open-source educational resources versus paywalled academic research - The Changing Role of the Educator and Institution - Teachers shifting from "information gatekeepers" to learning facilitators - The financial and structural existential crisis of traditional universities - Lifelong learning and the necessity of continuous upskilling in a fast-changing job market 4. Interrelated and Cross-Cutting Themes These topics do not belong to a single category; rather, they exist at the intersections where society, culture, and education collide. - The Digital Divide (Society + Education + Culture) - Interrelation: Socioeconomic status (Society) dictates access to high-quality digital learning tools (Education), which in turn determines who gets to participate in and shape mainstream digital discourse (Culture). - The Commodification of Attention (Culture + Society) - Interrelation: The attention economy dictates cultural trends (Culture) and alters human behavior, which ultimately influences political voting patterns and social movements (Society). - Technological Literacy as a Social Determinant (Education + Society) - Interrelation: If an educational system fails to teach data literacy and AI prompt engineering (Education), it creates a marginalized class of citizens unable to secure high-paying jobs or navigate algorithmic governance (Society). - Ethical Frameworks for Emerging Tech (Society + Culture + Education) - Interrelation: Developing ethical AI requires cultural values to dictate what is "fair" (Culture), academic research to build the ethical frameworks (Education), and legal/political structures to enforce them (Society). - The Evolution of Human Cognition (Culture + Education) - Interrelation: Constant digital stimulation changes human attention spans and reading habits (Culture), forcing schools to completely redesign how they engage students and test retention (Education).