“As technology becomes more dominant, the value of humanities education—which is crucial for enabling us to interact, assess our environment, and shape it based on newly developed thought models—is being underestimated,” stated Dr. Vilius Šadauskas.
The Rector emphasized that humanities education should be given more attention, as the interaction between technology and the humanities must be proportional. Overemphasizing technology may lead to a less literate society and a view of science that is solely pragmatic, neglecting its depth and cultural context.
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