Cultural Content and Journalism: Shaping Critical Perspectives Among Young People

This article analyzes the impact of cultural content and journalism on the minds of young people, particularly their role in shaping critical thinking skills. The positive and negative impacts of cultural content circulating in the modern digital information space on the worldview of young people are reflected. The article also examines the legal foundations of journalism, issues of media literacy, and mechanisms for fostering critical thinking in the minds of young people. The practical significance of cultural content is analyzed using the example of the "Cultural Heritage" project and modern media initiatives such as "Art Anons,", "It's retro" organized by the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Karakalpakstan.