Digitalosophy
/ˌdɪdʒ.ɪ.təlˈɒs.ə.fi/
noun
Etymology: From digital + philosophy (Greek φιλοσοφία, philosophia). English-language evolution of the Italian term Digitalogia, originally coined by Gabriele Gobbo. The term follows classical philosophical naming conventions.
1. The Philosophy
A philosophical discipline that studies the relationship between humans and digital technologies, promoting ethical and conscious approaches to technology use.
Digitalosophy emphasizes critical thinking over passive consumption, human values over technological efficiency, and active and critical engagement over passive acceptance of algorithmic defaults.
Core Principles
- Technology should serve human values, not replace them
- Digital awareness through critical observation and reflection
- Conscious choice over algorithmic manipulation
- Balance between online efficiency and offline humanity
- Ethical responsibility in digital communication and behavior
- Protection of human attention and mental wellbeing
2. The Neologism
In 2025, Gabriele Gobbo gave the word its first systematic definition, as the English evolution of his Italian work on digital culture and the discipline of Digitalogia.
3. The Profession
A Digitalosopher is a professional who studies and practices Digitalosophy, working as an educator, researcher, and advocate for conscious technology use.
For comprehensive information about the professional figure, skills, and fields of application: digitalosopher.com
4. The Book
Digitalosophy is also the title of the forthcoming book Digitalosophy: An Italian Perspective on Our Digital Age (forthcoming 2026), which introduces these principles to English-speaking audiences worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Digitalosophy?
Digitalosophy is a philosophical framework for critical thinking in the digital age. It emphasizes conscious, ethical approaches to technology use, founded on critical thinking rather than passive consumption.
Who created Digitalosophy?
In 2025, Gabriele Gobbo gave the word its first systematic definition, evolving it from his Italian work on digital culture and the discipline of Digitalogia.
How is Digitalosophy different from other digital approaches?
Digitalosophy focuses on philosophical and human aspects rather than technical solutions, emphasizing critical thinking and conscious engagement rather than behavioral hacks or detox programs.
What is the relationship between Digitalogia and Digitalosophy?
Digitalogia is the original Italian discipline created by Gabriele Gobbo. Digitalosophy is its English-language evolution, sharing the same core principles applied to international audiences.
About the Author
Gabriele Gobbo is an Italian author and researcher with thirty years of experience in digital culture, education, and media. He is the creator of Digitalosophy and the author of seven books.
He is a guest lecturer in Cyber-Humanities at Università Vita-Salute San Raffaele in Milan. He is Vice President of the Digital Security Festival. He founded Italiamac in 1996, Italy's largest Apple community.
Authorship and Registration
Digitalosophy as philosophy, neologism, and professional framework was given its first systematic definition by Gabriele Gobbo in 2025, as the English-language evolution of his work on digital culture originally developed through the Italian discipline of Digitalogia.
The concept is the subject of the forthcoming book Digitalosophy: An Italian Perspective on Our Digital Age (forthcoming 2026).
Framework established: 2025
Deposit: Patamu Registry, 2025