The controversial character of the influence of social networks on the socio-cultural space of Ukraine

Abstract

The article analyzes the controversial influence of social networks on the socio-cultural space of society. It is proved that social networks have their own special valuable status in the socio-cultural space of the country. The social network, which has a humanistic and constructive potential in the dynamics of mass information flows and realizes the functions of accumulation and realization of social capital, definitely has an axiological status in modern society. Attention is focused on the fact that the value of the social network is that it acts not only as a multifunctional means of communication, but also represents a mechanism for constructing the socio-cultural space of the state. It is concluded that social networks are filled with various content of both humanistic and non-humanistic direction, which accordingly affects the socio-cultural space of the country. They contain information and knowledge that enrich the spiritual world of man and society, but at the same time, social networks are actively used by criminal groups, pseudo-spiritual organizations, professional manipulators of public consciousness, subjects of modern wars, etc.