Philosophy of Information Technology (KEY IJP************059)

• Geofrey Mwamba Nyabuto,Prof. Franklin Wabwoba

Abstract

Computing and Information Technology (IT) continues to offer many life-changing experiences across the globe. With the dynamism that comes with computing, human beings are changing how they traditionally used to do things. The Internet through the era of the information age has made the world to be like a small village where you can get information from any part of the world in just seconds. This has been made possible through social media, penetration of mobile technologies, cloud computing, internet of things and advancements in telecommunication equipment. The field of computing keeps on generating other new fields of study with computer science being the oldest field of study, computer engineering, software engineering, informatics, artificial intelligence and information technology, data science, and machine learning is among the new fields of study and research. Since the emergence of information technology in the 90s, this field has been integral in our day-to-day life and has changed how we interact and socialize. Even though this field has been in existence for nearly 30 years now, little has been done to understand the philosophical issues surrounding information technology.There have been life changing innovations that have been a target along the development and adoption of information technology. Through these advancements, now it is possible for a patient to get a prescription virtually. Information technology has penetrated all fields of sphere including transport industry using mobile devices to locate and request for services. Same innovations have been witnessed in the banking and financing industry where it is possible for users to access and transact on their mobile devices at the comfort of their homes.This paper discusses the history of computing, computer science and IT and the philosophical issues surrounding these fields. This paper reviews various philosophical issues in the field of computing and information technology taking into consideration new advancements.