Designing Socio-Technical Systems Using the System Paradigm in the Context of Nano-, Bio-, Information Technology and Cognitive Science Convergence

Purpose: The purpose of the study is to develop a methodology for designing socio-technical systems using the system paradigm in the context of nano-, bio-, information technology and cognitive science convergence. Methodology/Approach: The systemic paradigm is used. The optimization is carried out according to the integral indicator of resource consumption and system energy efficiency. Fractal socio-technical systems are created that provide the maximum correlation between the needs of individuals and the activities of society, taking into account the dynamics of the formation of needs for the purpose of self-development with restrictions on safety factors and material resources. Findings: The proposed methodology makes it possible to develop socio-technical systems with a high level of security, ensuring sustainable spiral self-development and integration of scientific knowledge on the basis of adaptive, innovative, intuitive and analytical elements of the system. Research Limitation/Implication: A general concept for designing socio-technical systems using the system paradigm in the context of nano-, bio-, information technology and cognitive science convergence is presented that requires further research. Originality/Value of paper: A methodology for designing socio-technical systems using the system paradigm in the context of nano-, bio-, information technology and cognitive science convergence was first proposed.