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Fake gurus, deepfakes and con artists: the art of falsifying reality
Publication: PÚBLICO
Author: publico@publico.pt
Source published: 05/10/2026, 12:44:43 UTC
Briefing created: 07/10/2026, 13:46:31 UTC
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Briefings
A Brazilian media outlet reports on the 'fake gurus' phenomenon, where individuals like Ana Lázaro claim personal truths without validating data. The article highlights a specific case where a person asserts beliefs as absolute facts, disregarding evidence. This represents a growing trend of unverified personal narratives circulating online.
Key points
- The article identifies 'Personal-Verdades' as a category of individuals who claim beliefs as absolute truths without validating data or evidence.
- Ana Lázaro is cited as an example of this trend, asserting personal beliefs as facts without providing supporting data.
Context and limitations
The evidence is limited to a single media outlet report from October 2026, which does not include broader statistical data or expert analysis on the prevalence of this phenomenon.
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