Everyday Deception

Flimflam artists, powerless politicians, and modern-day marketers are masters at exaggerating (making something seem grander with intent to sell or deceive), fabricating (creating interest and deception with false narrative, algorithm, or hype), and repackaging (deceiving with a sandstorm or meaningless words and/or numbers).

Exaggeration

Untested supplements that “support brain health, memory, and long life.”
Number one most loved banking app.

Next Generation of Shaving
I’m Obsessed with OLAY
Smell Fresh for Up to 72 Hours
Life-Changing Waterproof Undies

Fabrication

…relax you booked a vrbo
…ideas happen here
…campaign co-chair claims President has been ‘very strong’ amid anti-Israel protests on college campuses

Repackaging

Big Savings on your First Box
First Wax Free
Time for a Fresh Approach to Dog Food^[1]Why? It’s food for dogs. Having it shipped and delivered to your doorstep is insane…Ask any farmer

In a survey to understand how important 800 business leaders believe it is for young professionals to have ChatGPT experience and for college students to invest in learning how to use the tool,

• 50% say ChatGPT experience can be more valuable than a college degree^[2]of course, 50% did not “say” this
• 80% believe ChatGPT experience is valuable for entry-level positions
• 60% require ChatGPT experience for at least some entry-level positions
• 80% say ChatGPT experience will be even more important in 2025
• 50% are providing ChatGPT training^[3]and 50% are not.