The internet as the primary source of information. Side effects of the digital revolution in the context of anonymity, FOMO, and misinformation

The digital revolution has instantly made the internet a key source of information for millions of users around the world. The network, transcending the barriers of time and space, has opened up new possibilities, but it has also ushered in a series of negative consequences related to the growing dominance of the online medium. This article aims to draw attention to selected side effects of the dominance of the Internet as the main source of information today: the pressure to keep up with information (FOMO), the anonymity of senders on the Internet and the phenomenon of disinformation.