Can we make truth great again?

During the 2024 US presidential campaign, the proliferation of lies reached an unprecedented level. This confirms that we have entered the era of post-truth and alternative facts. Beyond true and false, anyone can claim their interpretation and narrative. Is there a way to prevent fake news and political manipulation that threaten democracy? This essay traces the path that has led to this relativism over the last forty years on both sides of the ideological spectrum: the reign of storytelli...