The media influence most areas of life more strongly than just a few years ago. This anthology explores the growing importance of media in various aspects of life, especially in a time characterized by globalization, digitalization, and rapid change. The contributions examine how media affect upbringing and education, focusing on themes such as unrest, digital warfare, pandemics, artificial intelligence, adaptive learning, and challenges related to authenticity and trust. The book is relevant for students, teachers, researchers, and others interested in media-educational perspectives, including media socialization and teaching about and with media. It is well suited as curriculum literature for bachelor’s and master’s programs in pedagogy, teacher education, media education, and other programs addressing media use and its significance for society and education.