In order to protect culture in the virtual world, a variety of measures are needed, ranging from respecting and nurturing its core values to building an online community. Vice Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Ta Quang Dong shares his view.
>> Vietnamese culture program: values that have endured for 80 years
>> The power of culture for human development
| Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Ta Quang Dong. Photo: VNA/CVN |
During the strong digital transformation taking place in the world in general and in Vietnam in particular, what should we do so that the fundamental cultural values do not “die” in the virtual world?
Cyberspace and cyberculture have a great influence on today’s socio-cultural life. This can be seen in different aspects. When it comes to communication and social connection, cyberspace allows us to communicate and connect quickly and easily with other people around the world. It helps us to research, share information, exchange ideas and participate in different cultural activities. With regard to cultural development, cyberspace also facilitates the development of this sector.
With the ubiquity of online platforms, cultural content creators can easily deliver their works to audiences around the world. Additionally, content creation tools also allow artists, musicians, and writers to create new works quickly and efficiently.
In education and learning, educational platforms and online courses provide learners with easy and efficient access to new knowledge and skills. Moreover, they allow teachers and researchers to share their knowledge with the whole community.
Although cyberspace and cyberculture have brought many benefits to socio-cultural life, they also have negative effects. For example, social fragmentation and increased privacy and information security issues.
In addition, some also fear that cyberculture will lead to a reduction in the value of real culture and a loss of human interaction in the real world. In order to protect the real culture and ensure that it does not get lost in the virtual world, we can take the following measures:
Primo, developing traditional culture, educating and respecting its core values, ensuring that they are communicated and developed in the real world. Thus, we are protected in the virtual world. This includes the development of cultural traditions as well as respect for traditional values.
Secondly, monitor content on the Internet. We need specific rules and regulations to ensure that core cultural values are not lost or distorted in the virtual world.
Thirdly, create an online community to maintain and develop cultural values on the Internet. It can include online forums, social networks, cultural websites and other online projects. Users should also be encouraged to create creative content (websites, videos, podcasts and other online products) of quality to enhance the cultural value of the Internet.
Quarto, ensuring online safety and security. This includes the use of anti-virus software, firewalls, secure passwords so that personal information is not revealed.
Quinto, cooperate and coordinate between units, organizations and communities, between countries and territories to draft concrete regulations for the virtual world. The aim is to ensure that fundamental cultural values are protected and developed.
Sixth, adapt and take advantage of the good sides of the virtual world to develop new cultural products to meet the needs of young audiences and create new values for real culture.
What impact can artificial intelligence (AI) and intelligent robots have on cultural development?
In my opinion, we should adopt a more calm and fair view on this issue. AI has more upsides than downsides. AI and the intelligent robot can have a positive or negative impact on cultural development, depending on how they are used.
 |
| Technology contributes to enhancing and digitizing heritage. |
| Photo : CTV/CVN |
On the positive side, the birth of the Internet promotes fast and efficient document retrieval. In music, production software, editors, digital recording make it easier for musicians and producers to create new works.
Robots and AI also bring more professionalism to the organization of artistic events. They may also be involved in the production and distribution of cultural products. Moreover, we can use them in the preservation and development of traditional culture.
These technologies are able to process and store information at a rapid rate, which facilitates research and data collection on heritage and culture. They also help to discover, preserve and restore cultural heritage, be it documents, objects, architecture or art. Some museums are already using robots to display and supervise valuable works, etc.
Conversely, besides the good sides of the rapid development of technology, AI and intelligent robots will replace humans in different fields, including the cultural sector, causing many cultural values to be erased or distorted. For example, intelligent robots will replace musicians, actors or writers, resulting in a loss of value in the creation of artistic works by humans.
Some people think that without strict intervention and management, AI and intelligent robots can erase traditional cultural values, because they are unable to understand and evaluate these values like humans. In addition, human dependence on technology can also lead to loss of ability to deal with many urgent situations or loss of important human skills and qualities.
Therefore, for AI and intelligent robots to have a positive impact on cultural development, we must use them wisely and correctly. People still have to play an indispensable role in the process of creating and producing cultural and artistic products. Furthermore, we must ensure that these technologies are used to protect and develop cultural values, as well as to create new cultural values.
So, in order to get the most out of technology while preserving core cultural values, we need to discuss and establish clear regulations regarding its use. And at the same time, the education system must be improved to train people in digital.
In addition, there is a need to find appropriate solutions to help people adapt and thrive in a technological society, helping us maintain and develop core cultural values without being too affected by changes in technology. .
Tung Long – Cam Sa/CVN