Technologyare

Technologyare is a neologism used in some discussions to describe a framework that centers technology within the aims of care and social well-being. The term blends technology with care and does not have a single universal definition; its usage varies by discipline and context. Generally, technologyare signals a shift from technology conceived for efficiency or profit to technology designed to support human dignity, equity, and long-term welfare.

Scope and principles: Technologyare emphasizes human-centered design and social responsibility. Core principles include:

- autonomy and dignity for users

- privacy, consent, and data protection

- equity and accessibility

- transparency and explainability of systems

- sustainability and resilience

These guidelines are intended to apply across sectors such as health care, education, housing, and public services, and encourage collaboration among engineers, designers, clinicians, ethicists, and community representatives.

Applications: In health care and elder care, technologyare informs the deployment of AI decision-support, sensor networks, and telepresence with privacy-by-design and user empowerment. In education and public services, it promotes tools that augment caregivers, teachers, and frontline workers, rather than replace them, and supports inclusive access to digital resources.

Criticism and challenges: Critics warn against techno-optimism, surveillance, data misuse, and potential depersonalization of care. Proponents stress the need for governance, accountability, and inclusive design to define responsibility across developers, institutions, and users. The term remains niche, and adoption varies; it is discussed alongside human-centered design, responsible AI, and care-work studies.

See also: human-centered design, responsible AI, ethics of technology, care-work studies.