Arturo Pérez-Reverte warns of a digital apocalypse

Writer Arturo Pérez-Reverte has issued a warning regarding a potential ‘digital apocalypse,’ expressing concern for the future of subsequent generations in an increasingly digitalized world. The commentary, analyzed by philosopher Lisandro Prieto Femenía, suggests that this apocalypse is not a physical destruction but rather an erosion of the cultural foundations that allow individuals to interpret reality with autonomy.

The core risks identified include the loss of historical memory and the vulnerability of individuals to algorithmic manipulation. As the structures for transmitting knowledge break down, low-quality information may replace genuine knowledge, leading to an intellectual state described as ‘liquid existence.’ This concept draws parallels to Zygmunt Bauman’s theory of ‘liquid modernity,’ where social and cultural structures lose their solidity and become transient forms of immediate consumption.