Abdul Samee

Abdul Samee is an academic researcher and fact-checking specialist.

False is the new true

From slacktivism to viral political narratives, Pakistan’s low digital literacy and algorithmic feeds are turning falsehood into habit, weakening trust, polarising society, and making reality itself feel negotiable.

In digital spaces, lelochezia is effectively engineered into the system: outrage is built in, affirmation is reinforced by attention, and repetition is rewarded by affirmation. — MICHAEL MCCALL FOR THE THURSDAY TIMES