CultureAugust 29, 2026
humanization
HYOO-muh-ni-ZAY-shun
Definition
The process of adapting or directing digital technologies so that they prioritize human dignity, moral values, and the common good.
Etymology
The word is derived from the Latin 'humanus' (human) combined with the suffix '-ize' and the noun-forming suffix '-ation'. It entered English to describe the act of making something more suited to human needs or more humane in character.
In the news
The Pope urges experts to guide the development of digital technologies toward humanization so that these tools serve peace and humanity rather than being controlled by private economic interests.
Pope: Good of the human family cannot be sacrificed to private interests
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