But it truly is getting increasingly difficult to spot the real from the fake, to differentiate between truth and lie. It is deeply alarming and I genuinely believe it poses a real threat to society as a whole, even to democracy. This month council officials in Yorkshire warned that misinformation was already having a serious effect on this year’s elections, with fake council posters appearing across the county and online. It even referenced a football match that never took place! Every time I see what seems to be an interesting story or an engaging video, I have to question whether it’s real or fake.