Moral Responsibility of the Psychologist in an Overinformed and Multilayered Reality

Abstract

Introduction. Contemporary human beings exist in a world that remains in statu nascendi – a reality continuously emerging and transforming. The dynamic pace of social and technological change, the overwhelming flow of information, and the constant expansion of human existence through new artifacts increasingly contribute to a growing sense of disorientation. The multilayered nature of contemporary reality, accompanied by a feeling of «existential suspension in-between»[1], generates emotional tension that often evolves into fear, resignation, apathy, and, more broadly, emotional discomfort. As a consequence, individuals increasingly seek guides capable of helping them navigate the complexity of contemporary socio-spatial existence, leading them through the labyrinth of existential…