todellisinakaan
Todellisinakaan is a Finnish neologism used in media theory and art criticism to describe content whose realism makes it difficult to distinguish from actual reality. The term is commonly applied to digital imagery, computer-generated graphics, and synthetic media produced by artificial intelligence, as well as hyperrealistic props and effects in film and photography.
Etymology and meaning in practice: The word is formed from elements meaning real and appearance, capturing
Usage and domains: The concept appears in discussions of deepfakes, AI-generated visuals, and other forms of
Criticism and discussion: Some commentators caution that the term can normalize or overemphasize manipulation, while others
See also: hyperreality, deepfake, synthetic media, authenticity in media, media literacy.