BLOG IN INGLISH REFLECTION ON CRITICAL THINKING, MEDIA LITERACY AND CRIME AND PUNISHMENT Critical thinking and media literacy are fundamental skills in contemporary society, especially in a world where information and technology are omnipresent. These skills not only help us understand the world around us but also to question and evaluate the information we receive, especially regarding topics such as crime and punishment. In the digital information age, where news spreads rapidly across various media platforms, it's crucial that we develop a solid understanding of how information works, how it's created and disseminated, and how we can assess its accuracy and credibility. Media literacy provides us with the necessary tools to critically analyze media messages, identify biases and manipulations, and distinguish between facts and opinions. When we apply critical thinking and media literacy to the topic of crime and punishment, we encounter a series of challenges and important