INFORMATION SPACE AND SOCIETY: EXPLORING NEGATIVE TRENDS, IDEOLOGICAL INFLUENCE, AND STRATEGIES FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

Abstract

Objective: The study aimed to identify ways to establish a secure environment that fosters the circulation of reliable information. This objective was pursued through enhancing the protection of the existing information infrastructure and ensuring its sustainable functioning, while also taking into account the impact of information confrontation on the escalation of interstate and intrastate conflicts. Methods: The study employs a comprehensive analysis of societal trends to understand the negative effects of information space on the development of destabilizing ideologies. By utilizing general scientific methods, including philosophical approaches and logical reasoning, the study aims to examine the problems of modern informatization in society and the activities of states and society in achieving sustainable development. Results: The study highlights the influence of information space on establishing conditions for public safety, personal security, and the security of critical sectors such as fuel and energy. It identifies the challenges involved in creating a secure information space and presents a viewpoint on the necessity of developing a unified information space that facilitates both educational and supervisory functions. Conclusion: The study's final conclusions emphasize the importance of mass information sources in providing quality information to individuals in social interactions. These sources play a crucial role in promoting socially beneficial behavior and establishing criteria for progressive development in societies and states. It also stresses the importance of increasing protection against potential threats that can harm individuals' lives, health, property, and personal data, as well as the social and psychological rehabilitation of those affected by modern threats.