INFORMATION SPACE

Abstract

The purpose. To investigate the concept of information space, to identify its types, to analyze its components, to study the mechanisms of formation of information spaces in modern conditions. Methods. The concept of both information and space, as well as their combination, is studied. The most common uses of the term "information space" in Ukrainian-language and English-language sources are identified. The mutual circulation of information both in real life and in the telecommunications space is studied. The mechanisms of formation of the individual's information space are studied. The concepts of "information space of the state" and "national information space" are considered, and their comparison is given. Results. The composition of the information space is clarified, objects – sources of information and transmission channels-are studied. For information sources, their hierarchy is given. Attention is paid to mass media and the subject of their functioning. The classification of mass media, their functions and features as social institutions are studied. The factors that influence the formation of an individual's information space are highlighted. The definition of the individual's information space is given. Examples of integrated information spaces and examples of disintegration of information spaces are given. Scientific novelty. The factors that influence the formation of an individual's information space are highlighted. The definition of mass media in a broad sense has been clarified. It is established that the basis of an individual's information space on the Internet is his personal social network, namely, the web PSN. A key factor in the formation of the individual's information space in our time is highlighted. The factors that encourage an individual to adjust their own information space are studied. Classification of subspaces of the individual's information space is given. Practical significance. The concept of information space is multi-valued and multifaceted. Identifying the components of the information space and its parameters, the relative location of existing information spaces and their place in the global information space will contribute to solving many practical tasks – from business tasks to conducting political information campaigns (influence on the electorate before elections - for example). For example, this will help improve targeting, and therefore create better targeted advertising. For the average user, the described mechanism for creating a personal information space, factors that affect the formation of the information space and its correction, is important. Knowing the above, the individual will create a more optimal and high-quality personal social network, as well as an information space based on it.