The Mechanics of Digital Manipulation

Presented by: Carmen Amato
Categories: Technology

The online world is built on persuasion, illusion, and manipulation. Carmen Amato examines how digital deception shapes everyday life, from subtle influence to large-scale fraud. This session looks ahead to the future of virtual interaction and shows writers how to use digital realities to raise stakes, sharpen conflict, and create believable modern plots.

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