Critical Thinking and Media Literacy in an Information Saturated World

In this world full of information, I have learned how important it is to think critically about what I see, read, and hear. As information circulates at high speed, it becomes increasingly difficult to know what is true and what is not. That's why critical thinking and media literacy have become essential skills for me. In the past, I used to consume information without much questioning, but now I try to be more aware of what I’m receiving. I always ask myself: Where is this information coming from? Who is sharing it? What is the purpose behind this message? This process helps me understand not only the content but also the interests behind each message. For me, media literacy doesn't just mean understanding what the media says; it also means being able to analyze it. I know that many media outlets have biases, whether through their own ideology or the way facts are presented. Now, instead of accepting everything as true, I try to cross-check different points of view and look ...