GLOBAL PROBLEMS OF MODERNITY AND THE SOCIETY OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES

The rapid breakthrough observed today in the field of information and communication technologies testifies to the movement of mankind towards a new post-industrial phase of development -the information society. At the present stage, information is the main source of development of society. The penetration of information technology into almost all socio-economic spheres entails the formation of new needs and a new way of life for mankind.While noting the positive aspects of the information society, one should not forget about its negative aspects. With the development of modern society, the consumer attitude of people to the world is increasing. There is a danger of information dependence. For some people, virtual reality is often more significant than reality itself. To fully disclose the research, the scientific article used methods such as a systematic approach, historicity, comparative historical, structural, political analysis, functional and cultural analysis.At the end, scientifically grounded conclusions, recommendations and proposals on the need for spiritual and intellectual development of society weredeveloped.