EXPLORING THE SECURITY OF THE DIGITAL SOCIETY: FOCUSING ON THE “PHYGITAL” SPACE. ADVOCATING FOR A NOVEL EDUCATIONAL MODEL TARGETING DIGITAL NATIVES – GEN Z AND ALPHA
EXPLORING THE SECURITY OF THE DIGITAL SOCIETY: FOCUSING ON THE “PHYGITAL” SPACE. ADVOCATING FOR A NOVEL EDUCATIONAL MODEL TARGETING DIGITAL NATIVES – GEN Z AND ALPHA

Summary/Abstract: The digital society represents the latest stage of societal evolution that humanity is currently experiencing. The advent of information technologies and digitalisation has had a profound effect on society, affecting not only the economy but also a multitude of other domains, including business, defence, politics, social aspects, and the environment. Digitalisation creates the fourth industrial revolution and a new type of social space, the “phygital”, that represents a convergence of physical and digital realms. It is therefore imperative to focus on the impact of digitalisation and assess digital dangers on society as a whole. We argue that these phenomena represent significant and tangible transformations with a disruptive impact on individuals, societies and human life. Consequently, rather than debating whether Generation Z is the least resilient generation, we emphasize the need for specialised training and education designed for digital natives–especially, Generation Z, who were born and raised during the digital revolution. We posit that such an educational training can ensure social success in the face of digital transformation.

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