Deepfake. Where Are You? Wake Up!

A Russian popular science and philosophical book written by psychotherapist, television host, and science popularizer Andrey Kurpatov, published in 2021. This work explores the phenomenon of digital reality and the impact of modern technologies on human perception, thinking, and behavior. The book addresses issues such as information bubbles, manipulation of consciousness, conceptual distortions, and the creation of an illusory worldview shaped by algorithms, social media, and artificial intelligence. Kurpatov argues that these technologies generate virtual versions of reality, causing individuals to lose their ability for critical thinking, independent decision-making, and authentic self-awareness. The central theme of the book is a challenge: whether humans can maintain their subjectivity and consciousness amid a profound digital transformation. Drawing on scientific findings from neuroscience, psychology, and cognitive science, as well as philosophical insights, the author offers a path toward awakening and reclaiming a genuine life beyond digital illusions.