Evolution of human cognition from Homo videns to digital eras

Reflecting on Giovanni Sartori's 1997 work "Homo videns. La sociedad teledirigida," the evolution of human interaction with reality is examined. Sartori's thesis argued that the transition from "homo sapiens" to "homo videns" saw the supremacy of images over abstract concepts, noting that visual stimulation does not inherently lead to understanding or knowledge.

Nearly thirty years later, the landscape has shifted further with the rise of social media, the emergence of artificial intelligence, and the lasting effects of the post-pandemic era. Digital presence has intensified, turning screens into primary spaces for work, learning, and social connection, fundamentally altering how identity is constructed.