In her talk, Vidal addressed the challenges of the digital society, reflecting on how overinformation, disinformation, and immediacy condition our way of informing ourselves, understanding reality, and relating to each other. “We are moving towards a uniformity of content where talent, the essence, is increasingly important,” the communicator noted.
Fake news and artificial intelligence were central themes of the lecture, highlighting the growing difficulty in distinguishing reliable information from misleading content, as well as the effects of overstimulation on concentration and critical thinking.
“"Pseudothinkers are given a platform without anyone questioning them, and many young people are very lost."
Faced with a scenario where artificial intelligence can generate realistic-looking content and make manipulation detection difficult, the journalist advocated for the need to develop tools and criteria for evaluating information. “We shouldn't fear what's coming, but rather see the opportunities,” she stated.
Rocío Vidal championed the value of science, art, and knowledge, as well as the importance of setting aside time for reading, handwriting, and reflection. Through her lecture, she invited the university community to question the content they receive and to preserve critical thinking in a society marked by constant connection and reaction.
