This article analyzes, based on the results of a survey conducted among young people in Uzbekistan, their attitude to the flow of information in the digital space, their views on the role of digital activity in society, and their understanding of the risk of manipulation. The study was conducted from a socio-philosophical perspective, and the critical thinking and digital culture of young people are considered a strategic factor for the stability of society.

Digital culture, information reliability, critical thinking

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