The New Information Gods: From Fact-Checking to Reality-Checking

The information landscape is undergoing a seismic shift. Declining trust in traditional media, fragmented sources, and weakened social platform moderation have created fertile ground for misinformation. In this era, discerning truth from fiction is more critical than ever. As traditional gatekeepers falter, the burden of critical evaluation shifts to individuals. How can we navigate this information war, what new tools and skills are needed and what role does AI play in both the problem and the solution?