Truth Assay Toolkit (Part 2)

In an age of flawless fakes and tailor-made outrage, this talk argues that AI—though it can forge illusions—can also force a return to reflection. In 15 one-minute lessons, we map a practical path: trusting people over pixels, triaging viral claims, a two-minute sanity check, the Ally/Critic/Alone rooms, a provenance ladder, and protocols for protecting friends from weaponized media. We examine how predators study social feeds, how to reduce your attack surface, and how to use AI as a mirror (not a mask) to sharpen judgment. The aim isn’t fear; it’s adulthood—patience, verification, character-weighted trust, and poise under pressure. Carry the lantern; walk the hall.