"In an era defined by rapid technological advancements, technosocial issues have emerged, positioning technology as a doubleedged tool that can either foster human flourishing or contribute to moral and societal decline. These challenges provide an opportunity for the Catholic Church to reassess its
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moral teachings and establish guidelines for technology. Pope Francis addresses these concerns in his papal encyclicals Laudato Si' (2015) and Fratelli Tutti (2020), where he critically examines the ethical implications of technology and calls for its responsible and morally grounded application. This study analyzes Pope Francis' framing of technology through Claes H. de Vreese's (2005) Framing Theory, identifying the internal and external factors that influence his perspective. Additionally, it employs qualitative critical content analysis to extract key themes from the encyclicals and relational content analysis to relate them with Shannon Vallor's (2016) twelve Technomoral Virtues. The study's findings reveal that Pope Francis' framing of technology acknowledges both its benefits and risks while emphasizing moral responsibility as a guiding principle. Furthermore, the findings highlight the need for ethical discernment in technological advancements, reinforcing Pope Francis' call for responsible and morally grounded digital engagement." (Abstract)
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"Die moderne Kommunikation hat eine weltumspannende Medienkultur geschaffen. Diese beginnt im neunzehnten Jahrhundert, führt von der Verlegung des ersten Tiefseekabels bis zu den ersten Satelliten und weiter zur Oberfläche der Web-Welt, die den Erfahrungswandel der Medien als Interface-Kultur äst
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hetisch zum Ausdruck bringt." (Verlagsbeschreibung)
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"Il Dizionario presenta, attraverso 2000 voci, il fenomeno comunicativo nella prospettiva delle diverse scienze umane e sociali (Sociologia, Psicologia, Pedagogia, Semiotica, Linguistica, Metodologia, Diritto, Economia, Storia, Antropologia, Filosofia, Etica, Teologia) e degli sviluppi più recenti
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della ricerca tecnologica. Questa pluralità di approcci si arricchisce, sul piano interculturale, grazie all’apertura internazionale nella scelta delle voci e dei collaboratori (135, tra i quali alcuni dei più noti studiosi e ricercatori italiani e stranieri). Alle formule adottate da analoghe opere – quella del prontuario (molte voci brevi ed esclusivamente informative) e quella saggistica (poche voci, che costituiscono vere e proprie sintesi teoriche) – si è preferita una scelta integrata che favorisce sia la consultazione rapida sia la riflessione critica sui contenuti." (https://www.lacomunicazione.it)
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"The guidelines, written on behalf of the Association of Church Development Services (AG KED) and Misereor, provide basic knowledge about the most important communication technologies, from mail to radio, television, telephone, and fax to networking computers on the Internet." (commbox)
"Revolutionary information and communication technologies are contributing to dramatic changes in the competitiveness of global and local markets and in the way people conduct their business and everyday lives. The potential benefits and risks these changes present for developing countries and trans
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itional economies are enormous. This comprehensive, authoritative reference book examines the ways in which these powerful technologies are being harnessed to development goals, thus helping to reduce the risk of exclusion and create new opportunities for developing countries. The report emphasizes the urgency of developing new social and technological infrastructures so as to ensure that new technologies are used effectively. It also offers outlines and practical steps intended to guide stake-holders interested in shaping their future innovative knowledge societies." (Publisher description)
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"El ámbito de la comunicación social es, por sí mismo, cambiante y complejo. Hoy en día los continuos avances de los medios electrónicos y las posibilidades que se abren a través del desarrollo de nuevas tecnologías, particularmente en el mundo de la informática y la telemática, nos hacen d
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ar mayor crédito a las palabras de Mcluhan, según las cuáles la humanidad es hoy como una aldea global. Esta aldea global, llamada por Juan Pablo II uno de los areópagos contemporáneos (RD 37) exige de parte de todos los agentes de pastoral -una mayor comprensión y conocimiento a fin de, como lo señala el Papa, sepamos influir en esta nueva cultura. Parte de ese conocimiento exige tener claridad sobre los usos más comunes de los términos que se emplean en el mundo de los medios, y más específicamente en el de las nuevas tecnologías, que han invadido más intensamente la vida de las personas. Para cumplir esta tarea hemos querido ofrecer el Vocabulario de la Comunicación Social, teniendo además la garantía de que será una herramienta útil para otras personas que se desenvuelven en el mundo de la comunicación social. Pensamos específicamente en los estudiantes y profesionales de la comunicación." (https://documental.celam.org)
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