#138 Perry Carpenter | Unmasking Deepfakes and Digital Deceptions

Today, I’m thrilled to welcome Perry Carpenter, the Chief Human Risk Management Strategist at KnowBe4 and the author of the must-read book, FAIK: A Practical Guide to Living in a World of Deepfakes, Disinformation, and AI-Generated Deceptions. In this episode, we discuss why our minds are so vulnerable to manipulation, the rise of deepfakes, and how to think like hackers to protect ourselves from AI-generated deception. Perry shares his insights on emotional intelligence, adversarial thinking, and practical steps for “pausing to verify” information before accepting it as truth. Topics covered: Why deepfakes and disinformation are so convincing How learning to think like a hacker can strengthen our defenses The importance of emotional intelligence in the digital age Practical steps to protect yourself online How society can adapt to the fast-evolving world of AI-generated deceptions Guest Info: Perry Carpenter's Book: FAIK: A Practical Guide to Living in a World of Deepfakes, Disinformation, and AI-Generated Deceptions 📖 Website: thisbookisfaik.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/perrycarpenter/