Digital Inequality and Digital Justice: Social-philosophical Aspects of the Problem

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Digital inequality and digital justice are pressing issues in today's world. This work examines the socio-philosophical aspects of these problems and proposes measures to achieve digital justice. The authors draw attention to the fact that digital inequality can manifest itself in various forms, such as access to information, technology and resources, as well as opportunities to participate in the digital economy. This can lead to increased social inequalities and limited opportunities for the development of individuals and society as a whole. To achieve digital justice, the authors propose a number of measures, such as improving access to digital technologies and resources, ensuring equal opportunities to participate in the digital economy, and protecting consumer rights and data privacy. They also draw attention to the need to promote digital literacy and education so that people can make effective use of digital technologies and resources. The authors also examine digital inequality and digital justice in the context of monopoly and free speech. They point out that some companies that declare their social responsibility may use their monopolistic position in the market to limit freedom of speech and access to information. In this context, the authors suggest strengthening the role of the state in regulating the digital economy and protecting consumer rights. In conclusion, the research is a valuable contribution to the field of research on digital inequality and digital justice. It emphasizes the need to take into account the socio-philosophical dimensions of these issues and suggests measures to achieve digital justice. It also draws attention to the importance of cultural and historical sensitivity in the development of digital policies and resources.

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Andrei M. Orekhov

RUDN University

Author for correspondence.
Email: orekhovandrey@yandex.ru
ORCID iD: 0000-0002-7025-3244

DSc in Philosophy, Associate Professor, Department of Social Philosophy, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

6 Miklukho-Maklaya St., 117198, Moscow, Russian Federation

Nikolai A. Chubarov

RUDN University

Email: chubaricusnikalex@gmail.com
ORCID iD: 0000-0001-9668-7457

Postgraduate Student, Department of Social Philosophy, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

6 Miklukho-Maklaya St., 117198, Moscow, Russian Federation

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