The Deepfake Crisis: Are We Losing Reality?
What happens when seeing is no longer believing? Nathan Radke, co-host of The UncoverUp, warns that AI deepfakes could trigger a crisis of reality more disruptive than electricity or the internet. In this episode, he makes a bold claim: generative AI is distorting our perception of truth faster than society can catch up.

From fake viral videos to manipulated news clips that sway public opinion, Radke breaks down why our screens can no longer be trusted — and why media, politics, and culture are all vulnerable. With history as a backdrop, he compares today’s disinformation tactics to wartime propaganda and explains how external forces exploit social cracks for control.

How to Spot a Fake: Nathan Radke’s Guide to AI Reality Checks
Seeing used to be believing — now it’s the start of a fact-check. Nathan Radke outlines how generative AI is warping our perception, pushing people into a constant state of skepticism. From cozy cabins to viral outrage clips, even real content now comes under suspicion.

He unpacks the idea of the liar’s dividend — when real footage is dismissed as fake — and shares how the uncanny valley helps us sense when something’s off. Plus, practical ways to detect deepfakes: look for glitches in gravity, awkward eye movement, accessory inconsistencies, and more.

In a world where anything can be faked, trusting your gut — and knowing what to question — is more important than ever.

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Nathan Radke
@theuncoverup

Originally aired on2025-11-26