MAN AND TECHNOLOGY. DIALECTICS OF MUTUAL INFLUENCE AND CO-DEVELOPMENT

The subject of this research is the process of mutual influence of man and technology in the course of social development. The purpose of the work is to trace the dialectics of the relationship between these phenomena at different stages of human history. The methodological basis of the research is the civilizational approach using socio-philosophical, problem-historical anthropological and psychological methods. The civilizational approach made it possible to consider man and technology as phenomena of world civilization. Using socio-philosophical and problem-historical methods, it was possible to identify the positions of scientists on the problem of «man–technology», to reveal the positive and negative consequences of scientific and technological progress and the degree of its impact on society. Anthropological and psychological methods were used to analyze people's attitudes towards technological discoveries and achievements that change the world in both positive and negative directions, as well as to understand the terms «humanitarization» and «humanization».The article examines the emergence of man and the emergence of technology as a single interdependent process. The main incentive of technical development is revealed. Examples from ancient and modern history are provided for scientific evidence. Special attention is paid to the state of modern society and the current international situation.The results of this research can be used in the fields of socio-technical planning, occupational safety and social development, international activities, as well as in scientific and educational work.