Ctrl + Alt + Deceive
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Episode 18 of Wired Together, “Ctrl + Alt + Deceive,” explores the history of fake news—from snake-oil salesmen and the Brooklyn Bridge scam to yellow journalism—and connects it to today’s AI deepfakes and viral misinformation. Jason and Melanie share simple ways to spot manipulation, why local, trusted voices matter, and how future “authenticators” could help. A friendly chat about discernment, tech culture, and the importance of teaching truth from trickery.
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