The Philosophy of Information studies the fundamental nature of information. It also examines the impact of information on reality and knowledge. It is a truism that information has become a core part of our existence. Philosopher Luciano Floridi offers a new way of understanding information in the digital age. His ideas extend beyond technology inviting us to reconsider core philosophical questions. Floridi provides new ways to philosophize about what it means to exist in a world full of technology. He argues that this represents a philosophical shift in our understanding of what is real. By introducing the concepts of the ‘infosphere’ and the ‘onlife’ condition, he argues that our digital world fundamentally shifts human identity and social interaction. Identity is no longer solely tied to physical presence. Traditional ethical systems, which were primarily designed to address physical interactions between human agents, are no longer sufficient. This necessitates new ethical and ontological considerations. Hence the need for a re-evaluation of social norms, privacy, and personal responsibility. This article explores Floridi’s concept of ‘Infraethics’ as an alternative enquiry into the moral implications of the digital age. It examines his core ethical ideas, seeking to understand how they form a worldview for addressing the moral issues of our time. This perspective suggests that philosophical inquiry should evolve from simply understanding the world to actively building the ethical systems necessary for the digital age.
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