Agape as an ethical foundation for educational technology: Reshaping the collective unconscious for equity and inclusion.

Abstract

The mechanistic-materialist worldview fosters alienation and educational inequalities, such as the digital divide. This article proposes agape love -empathy, inclusion, and selfless responsibility- as an ethical foundation for educational information and communication technologies (ICT). Rooted in biblical principles and secular ethical theories, agape promotes collective well-being, counteracting destructive effects. Practical examples illustrate how ICT can reshape the collective unconscious toward collaboration and justice. Its universality ensures relevance across diverse contexts, fostering humane and sustainable education. The article concludes with a call to design agape-based educational ICT to transform education and promote equity, addressing digital-era ethical challenges.