Everything is a lie, including this video.

Summary by Krater

This video explores how media, half-truths, fake news, confirmation bias, and the functioning of human memory distort our perception of reality, concluding that our reliance on biased information sources and cognitive biases means we are constantly being lied to.

From the video

Answers: Why is fake news and media bias so prevalent, and how does it distort reality?

• fake news propagation
• half-truths in media
• media bias and conglomerates
• confirmation bias in human psychology
• memory distortion and false memories
• solipsism and simulated reality

What it concludes

• Fake news spreads six times faster than true news.
• Polarizing stories perform best in media because outrage and fear generate more clicks and revenue.
• Confirmation bias leads people to process information in ways that support their pre-existing beliefs and disregard the rest.
• Human memories constantly fail us and fill in gaps, making it difficult to trust our own recollection of events.
• Social media platforms use algorithms designed to keep users engaged through controversial content, creating echo chambers.
• Advancements in video game and deepfake technology suggest that distinguishing reality from simulation will become increasingly difficult.