Deep Fakes, Digital Deception, and Doxing: Introducing the Post-Social Era

Deep Fakes entered our world a few years ago, but they’re getting more sophisticated. In this episode Lara and Lliam tackle the ongoing battle to decipher truth from illusion in a world increasingly dominated by image manipulation. Are we driving technology or are we just passive spectators? They also dive into the provocative notion of the 'post-social' age of media - a world where content trumps connections and platforms are evolving (or devolving) into performance stages. As we navigate the complex web of para-social relationships and confront the potential pitfalls of 'cancel culture,' one can't help but question - has the essence of social media as a communal space been lost in the algorithmic labyrinth of personalized content bubbles?