Transizione digitale e crisi della democrazia. Educare alla cittadinanza ai tempi dell’infocrazia

Abstract

Abstract – The development of the Fourth Revolution and the expansion of infocracy highlight a deep political crisis. Online communication presents specific characteristics linked to datafication and platformization, which risk amplifying the phenomena of manipulation and misrepresentation of truth, weakening the traditional mechanisms of representation and participation. Faced with a challenge that goes beyond technological devices and directly involves students and educators in their civic roles, schools struggle to design educational pathways that prepare new generations for digital citizenship, emphasizing critical and reflective engagement over technical expertise. Building on the insights of Luciano Floridi and Byung-Chul Han, the article reflects the recommendations made in recent years by Pope Francis and emphasizes the importance of revisiting and reflecting — before acting — on concepts such as citizenship, dialogue, and interaction in the hyperconnected society.