In the last decade, social media has become a primary source of information for the public. News, opinions, and even gossip spread in seconds. This democratization of information seems like a major victory for freedom of expression. However, as time went on, a serious problem emerged: the speed of information was often not proportional to its accuracy. Hoaxes, news manipulation, and biased framing are rampant across various platforms.
This situation triggered a crisis of public trust. Many people are no longer able to distinguish between professional journalistic information and mere personal opinion. Worse, social media algorithms prioritize emotionally charged content over factual content. This traps society in an information bubble—only seeing what it wants to see.
Even mainstream media is affected. If they fail to maintain their independence and credibility, the public will increasingly turn away. At this point, not only is the truth at stake, but also the quality of democracy. Public opinion is easily swayed by information that is not necessarily true.
The solution is not as simple as banning or censoring. Digital literacy in society needs to be strengthened. Every individual needs to be equipped with critical thinking skills and the habit of verifying information. Even professional media must return to the basic principles: accuracy, balance, and press ethics.
Otherwise, we will live in an era where truth loses its meaning—and that is far more dangerous than just an information flood.
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