THE NEED TO BALANCE TECHNOGENIC AND NATIONAL CONSCIOUSNESS

Objective: This article presents ideas and reflections on the necessity, methods, and consequences of balancing the relationship between technogenic and national consciousness. Furthermore, it analyzes the social consequences of the erosion of national consciousness under the conditions of a technogenic civilization, based on scientific literature. Method: This article utilizes theoretical analysis, comparative analysis, a systematic approach, and logical generalization to study the issue of ensuring a balance between technogenic and national consciousness. Results: From the views expressed by various scholars on the concept of technogenic consciousness, we can understand that it is: a positive phenomenon; a factor in technological and economic development; a form of social consciousness inherent in people; a set of creative elements associated with human mental activity; and a form of social consciousness that teaches the use of technology and techniques. The advancement of techniques and technologies outpacing people's consciousness and thinking can lead to negative social impacts, dependency on technology, and the formation of a technocratic environment. At the same time, technogenic consciousness contributes to material well-being, labor productivity, intellectual growth, and social development, while globalization, automation, and artificial intelligence accelerate its formation. Novelty: To preserve national consciousness, it is advisable to ensure that technogenic consciousness develops in tandem with national consciousness. It is crucial that this process unfolds not by eroding the national consciousness, but by enhancing it, positioning technogenic consciousness as a key force in aligning human development with technological progress.