Our project aimed to mitigate the potential negative consequences of technology, such as systemic racism and violations of the rights of democratic groups, by focusing on raising digital and data literate young people who respect human rights and democratic values. At the same time, the project aims to provide solutions to governance gaps, privacy concerns, cybersecurity issues and negative impacts of technology, ultimately contributing to a more informed and responsible digital society.
As McLuhan's concept of the "global village" emphasizes, the rapid advancement of technology has both positive and negative consequences. While it encourages intimacy and trust in virtual relationships, it also runs the risk of neglecting real social interactions and relationships.Our survey findings revealed that a significant portion of young people (approximately 49.07%) neglect their relationships with family and friends due to digital addiction. This neglect was accompanied by a moderate level of life satisfaction among these individuals. Being aware of the importance of addressing these problems, we aimed to develop remedial studies that will increase the education and quality of life of young people. In addition, our project aimed to prepare young people as "technological-social" beings for the future, considering that digital and technological developments will shape future social behaviors. We have identified four key frameworks to address the impact of digitalisation: technological, economic, ethical and social. Issues such as cybersecurity, digital education and ethical considerations have become especially important in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic