Abstract
This article investigates how the concept of Society 5.0, an evolution that integrates advanced technology with human-centric values, can guide societal, industrial, and educational progress. This study is a systematic literature review of 27 articles, and it identifies key enablers such as artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, and Big Data, alongside significant barriers related to privacy, security, and ethical issues. The analysis reveals that while numerous studies focus on technological solutions, a large proportion underscore the necessity of holistic skill development to balance innovation with social well-being. In particular, the authors propose the term “Skills 5.0,” which encompasses both the technical competencies needed to manage emerging technologies and the softer, human-oriented qualities, collaboration, empathy, critical thinking, that foster adaptability and creativity. Findings also show a regional distribution skewed towards contributions from Indonesia, China, and the United States, reflecting a global yet uneven interest in Society 5.0 research. The discussion emphasizes that a genuinely “super-smart” society requires more than just novel infrastructures; it demands equitable access to learning ecosystems and robust support for reskilling and upskilling. Concluding observations highlight the need for stakeholder collaboration, governments, educational institutions, and industry, to ensure that technological advances align with humanity’s collective aspiration for sustainable and inclusive growth.