In today’s digital age, we are constantly surrounded by a huge amount of content coming from multiple sources. Although social media and the Internet have transformed our access to and distribution of knowledge, this ease has also come with a problem. That is, fake news, false information and misinformation are spreading without any filter or fact-checking system. The confusion, polarization and manipulation of public opinion among people is the result of this. If we talk about critical thinking, then it is a systematic information and thought examination aimed at providing a judgment or decision. It involves avoiding emotional or personal biases by objectively weighing all relevant considerations and assessing data. In today’s digital age, critical thinking has become extremely important as it helps us deal with complex information fields, make wise decisions and create a more informed and involved society. There are many benefits of critical thinking in many areas of life in the present time. Critical thinking helps students in academia to examine material, assess sources, and make well-supported arguments. In the field, critical thinking leads people to make wise decisions, situational adaptation, and problem solving. In personal life, critical thinking promotes emotional intelligence, good communication, and wise decisions, which are very important. Although critical thinking is important, it is also very difficult in the digital world. The speed of communication and the abundance of data can lead to shallow information rather than examining problems in depth. Instead of introducing us to other perspectives, social media algorithms can generate “filter bubbles” that support our current views. In addition, the anonymity of Internet contacts is promoting incivility and polarization in society.In the digital world, if we are to foster critical thinking, we need to use methods that support media literacy, critical evaluation and empathetic understanding. We need to check facts and arguments; look for logical errors and cognitive biases; seek multiple perspectives and engage in constructive dialogue, as well as practice metacognition and introspection. In the digital age, critical thinking is an absolutely essential ability. It helps us deal with complex information fields, make wise decisions, and build a more educated and involved population. Through the development of critical thinking, we can use technology to build a better future. Let us welcome the possibilities and difficulties of the digital age with an open and critical attitude.