Society 5.0

Through an epistemological lens, this article asserts that the dawn of the internet of data (IoD) era marks a profound shift in our understanding of human existence, one that challenges the notion of modern man as a singular and distinct entity. Delving deeper, the analysis presents an ontological exploration of the transition from a human-centric approach of the 19th and 20th centuries to the added-value man of the 21st century, examining the ideological underpinnings of concepts such as the Information Society and Society 5.0 respectively as representatives of the above two insights. In particular, the article meticulously dissects the stance of each approach towards humanity, highlighting the paradigm shift in our perception of the human experience. This piece offers an insightful commentary on the evolution of our understanding of human nature, encouraging us to rethink our place in the rapidly changing digital landscape.

In today’s world, there is a notable focus on incorporating disabled people within the community and the workplace. Advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) have the potential to significantly impact empowering individuals with disabilities to enhance inclusivity and autonomy for this demographic in the era of Society 5.0. This paper aims to offer a bibliometric analysis of the increasing number of publications addressing the potential impact of AI on disabled individuals and their future employment. To conduct this analysis, Scopus served as the bibliographic source, using Disability, Employment, and Future Workforce as the search terms, yielding 203 publications on the subject of study from 1973 to 2024. The analysis was conducted using VOS viewer. The results indicate that as Society 5.0 evolves, advancements in AI have the potential to significantly empower individuals with disabilities, enhancing inclusivity and autonomy for this demographic.