Social perception of 5G technology
Social perception of 5G technology

Summary/Abstract: The aim of the article is to take a broader look at the current sit- uation related to the implementation of 5G technology in Poland from a so- cial perspective. The analysis was conducted in a broader context – Poles’attitudes towards science and technology as well as their knowledge aboutmodern technologies. In addition to an analysis of the literature on the sub- ject, the article will present the results of two parallel studies conducted usingthree research methods: the focus method, in-depth expert interviews anda questionnaire conducted on the basis of direct interviews at respondents’homes. The article reflects on, inter alia, questions about the attitudes of Polesto the development of science and technology, in particular to 5G technolo- gy, and whether the development of modern technologies is a cause of socialanxiety among Poles. Research on the social perception of the 5G networkin Poland shows that Poles are not familiar with 5G technology. Their ignorance results from poorly conducted technological education, insufficientpublic information provided by state authorities, public distrust of the authorities as an unreliable source of information, and the hermetic language used bytelecommunications specialists. The disinformation aimed at delaying the im- plementation of this technology in Europe, also being related to the war over5G technology between the United States and China, has a great impact onthe negative perception of the 5G technology in Polish society.

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