InfoSec Hamilton Monthly Meetup: Social Media, Post-Truth, and Manipulation

This presentation examines how social media platforms utilize user data to generate personalized content that can blur the distinctions between information and manipulation. The discussion covers the mechanics of targeted messaging in a post-truth environment, where belief and emotion often supersede evidence. Real-world cases and theoretical perspectives are explored to illustrate how these platforms shape political and social realities, with additional focus on how artificial intelligence accelerates and obscures these manipulative processes.