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The Liars Dividend: A Dark Irony
Adding a layer of complexity to the conversation is the concept of the Liars Dividend. This phrase encapsulates the ironic advantage deepfake technology offers those seeking to disseminate falsehoods. Manipulators can use these tools to craftily distort reality, challenge the credibility of authentic evidence, and exploit the resultant confusion for personal or political gain.
As information becomes weaponized, the potential for cognitive overload arises. Individuals are increasingly overwhelmed trying to discern truth from fiction, leading to either retreating into echo chambers or paralyzing indecision.