Contra o determinismo tecnológico: perspectivas para efetivação de direitos previdenciários na era digital

Abstract

This dissertation critically examines the intersection of technological determinism and social security law in Brazil, focusing on the impact of adopting digital technologies and Artificial Intelligence systems on the realization of social security rights. The research is structured in three chapters: the first establishes the theoretical foundations of technological determinism; the second explores how this perspective manifests in digital social security law; and the third offers a critical reflection on the effectiveness of social security rights in the digital era. The study employs a multidisciplinary approach, incorporating perspectives from the philosophy of technology, legal theory, sociology, and science and technology studies. It critically evaluates the notion that technology alone can resolve complex issues of access to justice and administrative efficiency in social security. The research addresses emerging ethical and legal challenges related to the use of AI and algorithms in social security decision-making, alongside the impact of digitalization on various social groups. Ultimately, the study provides recommendations for a more balanced and humanized integration of technology in social security law, aiming to harmonize technological innovation with the preservation of insured individuals' fundamental rights.