In an era where voices can be cloned, photos generated, and faces swapped in videos, "seeing with one's own eyes" or "hearing with one's own ears" is no longer sufficient proof of reality on its own. Matters are further complicated by the fact that our judgment is inherently influenced by our senses, memories, personal experiences, peer pressure, and algorithmic recommendations. AI has simply lowered the cost of fabricating falsehoods.

In an era where voices can be cloned, photos generated, and faces swapped in videos, "seeing with one's own eyes" or "hearing with one's own ears" is no longer sufficient proof of the facts. The real danger lies not only in gullibility but also in swinging to the opposite extreme—believing that nothing is trustworthy.