Fake News

"Are we being systematically fed lies?"

Fake news – deliberately spread misinformation – has become a powerful tool for manipulating public opinion. It exploits the reach of social media to spread rapidly, often outpacing fact-checking efforts. Fake news is particularly favoured in political campaigns or to discredit opponents. Once believed, it often leaves lasting damage, even if later debunked. Who’s behind it? Is it just about clicks and ad revenue? Or, as conspiracy theorists claim, are shadowy elites controlling the 'lying press' to divide entire societies? Or is that very claim itself fake news – just as experts argue. Who can we still trust?