If you have ever come across a story that resonated with you because it sounded authentic, only to find out later that it was not true, you have experienced the paradox of “authenticity” versus “facticity”.  In fact, in the post truth digital age, authenticity is less about factual accuracy and more about emotional resonance. Algorithms, often perceived as objective and neutral, actually shape and influence our perceptions of authenticity, identity, and truth. This concept is particularly relevant in today’s media landscape, where “fake news,” embellished personal stories, and various forms of misinformation can often feel authentic despite being factually incorrect.

Join us for a conversation with Dr. Wendy Hui Kyong Chun and  Dr. Ioana B. Jucan to understand the relationship between algorithms and authenticity in the digital age, and the implications of living in a world where our perceptions of truth are constantly being manipulated.

Hosted by: Alexa Raad and Leslie Daigle.

Further reading:

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• Algorithmic Authenticity 
  
  
• Beyond Verification: Algorithmic Authenticity and Polarizing Trust
  
  
• Malicious Deceivers: Thinking Machines and Performative Objects
  
  
• Fear and Anxiety Drive Conservatives’ Political Attitudes
  

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