In a world where deepfakes feel more authentic than real footage and social media filters redefine identity, what happens to truth? Drawing on the insights of French theorist Jean Baudrillard and updating them for the digital age, Fake Truths & True Fakes explores how reality is collapsing under the weight of its own simulations. From TikTok feeds to AI-generated influencers, from gamified selfhood to political spectacle, Dr Alexander Thompson guides us through the uncanny terrain of algorithmic media. This is not just a cultural critique—it’s a survival guide. With clarity, wit, and philosophical depth, Thompson shows how we can navigate hyperreality, reclaim meaning, and stay grounded in a world where the fake often feels more real than the real. Whether you're a student of media theory, a digital native, or simply disoriented by the speed of modern life, this book offers a compelling framework for understanding—and resisting—the simulation. Reality has left the chat. Are you still logged in?