Critical Thinking. How to Think Under Pressure

An original authorial study of how modern technologies influence our perception of reality, decision-making, and the ability to analyze the world around us. The author examines how critical thinking can serve as a powerful tool against manipulation and disinformation in the digital space. All concepts and phenomena of the virtual environment in the book are described in simple language: the reader is presented with an overview of artificial intelligence technologies, blockchain, and cryptocurrencies, key principles of network architecture, as well as a brief excursion into pre-digital history. In a world where digital developments accompany us everywhere, we should not underestimate the skills of responsible and conscious data usage.

This book is for anyone who seeks to understand the complexities of human-technology interaction and prepare for the challenges posed by a rapidly changing world.