Modern infrastructure of the information space: is it harmful or beneficial?
The article examines the features of human interaction in today’s society and the problems associated with the development of information technology and tools. To reveal the essence of this topic, a number of terms have been specified: information environment, information infrastructure, information space. The article presents the results of a study showing the dependence of people on modern devices and information products. The primary influence of manufacturers of various products and the subsequent influence of consumers of products on the psyche of people are considered as the main negative factors of their desocialization. The authors came to the conclusion that the advantages of various gadgets and software products of an entertainment nature are short-termed, whereas the negative consequences of their use are long lasting and can affect the user’s life at present and in the future. The article is aimed at educators, parents with young children, researchers, and it is also useful for manufacturers of socially oriented products and managers of various levels dealing with social issues.