REALIZATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS IN THE FOCUS OF THREATS OF PERCEPTIONS OF “DIGITAL TOTALITARIANISM”: DISCOURSE ANALYSIS IN THE CONTEXT OF LEGAL CONSCIOUSNESS TRANSFORMATION

Abstract

Aim. To examine social perceptions in the world about the threats from digital development to the observance of human rights. Methodology. The key research method was discourse analysis, used for reconstruction of the legal consciousness of the conservative part of the public spectrum. Results. The presence of a wide discourse circle of negative reactions to digital innovations as a threat to the realization of human rights was diagnosed. The main problematic positions in the package of human rights are identified, which are associated with threats of violations. The differences in reactions to digital innovations are shown in relation to the ideological attitudes of the legal consciousness of groups of citizens. Research implications. The problem field associated with digital transformations in the field of law is outlined. Niches have been identified that involve the adoption of additional protective measures regarding human rights in the context of digital transition, and problematic areas of legal awareness of citizens, which determines the corresponding agenda of state educational activities in the field of law.