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Information Literacy is a complex set of skills defined as the ability of an individual to recognize when information is needed, access that information, evaluate it, use it effectively, and adhere to ethical values throughout the process. In the information age, unlike traditional literacy, it encompasses competencies such as questioning the source of information, understanding its context, and integrating it into problem-solving processes. This process involves not only accessing data but also

Artificial culture is a concept that describes the participation of non-human systems—particularly artificial intelligence and algorithmic structures—in the processes of cultural production, transmission, and transformation. This term treats culture not as an exclusively human cognitive and social phenomenon but as an evolving phenomenon shaped by technology. Artificial culture emphasizes the direct influence of artificial intelligence, data processing, and digital networks on the generation of

Although the digital age has the potential to connect people beyond physical boundaries, paradoxically, it has contributed to an increase in feelings of loneliness in modern societies. This article examines the impact of digital technologies on social connections and how this situation shapes individuals’ experiences of loneliness.The Relationship Between Digital Connectivity and LonelinessResearch indicates that while digital technologies facilitate social connections, they can also intensify i

Information obesity (infobesity) is a cognitive pathology characterized by the inability to process information due to exposure to data volumes exceeding an individual’s cognitive capacity, leading to impaired decision-making and reduced productivity. The concept draws an analogy between the mental damage caused by uncontrolled information consumption in the information age and physical obesity resulting from excessive consumption of unhealthy food. In the modern world, the reduction of informat

In the ancient pages of One Thousand and One Nights, imagine picking up an old lamp at midnight or unearthing a mysterious vessel from beneath the earth. As you open the vessel, smoke rises from within, and a mystical being emerges, ready to grant your wishes: the genie. Though often limited to three wishes in tales, it embodied a power capable of turning the impossible into reality and manifesting your deepest desires.But as we step into today’s age of speed and the complex labyrinths of the di

A social network refers to the structural and functional dynamics of relationships between individuals, groups, or organizations. In disciplines such as sociology, anthropology, and communication studies, social ties are analyzed in terms of their formation, continuity, and transformation. These networks, ranging from traditional communities to digital platforms, shape the organization of social interactions and the social positions of individuals.Historical Development of Social NetworksThe con