Contributions of digital and information literacies in contemporary society

The aim of the present article is to discuss the importance of digital and information literacies in contemporaneity as they are considered essential processes in the learning society. In 'liquid times' when one observes the weakening of human bonds, it is imperative to promote the broadening of human education so that one can build critical, conscious, and direct positions toward the common good. Social and cultural practices that constitute the identities of individuals and some action strategies that enable more meaningful learning were analyzed based on studies in cognitive science and neuroscience. Research shows that the media cause specific behaviors that impact learning and, for this reason, it is essential to identify the forces that allow subjects to go beyond the acquisition of knowledge, considering how different capacities are used to deal with the individual and social day to day challenges, as well as social development and solidarity.