The young generation in the imagological culture – developmental challenges and threats

Abstract

In this article, the author presents the basic problems experienced by young people in the imaglogical culture. She indicates the main trends in the development of the young generation determined by the influence of new communication and information technologies (ICT). She indicates the main sources and mechanisms resulting from the impact of image culture and its consequences for the new generation’s development. This article is an attempt to analyze the lifeworld of the young generation in conditions created by new media.