Faces of Truth in the Postmodern Era: Virtual Narratives as a Tool for Conflict Mediation

Abstract

The present communication addresses the issue of truth in postmodern communicative discourse, focusing on its influence in the mediation and propagation of ideas in geopolitical conflicts. Initially, it seeks to contextualize the conception of truth and discourse, anchoring itself in Hannah Arendt’s theory in The Human Condition, which highlights the concept of action. Following this, it analyzes how the construction of everyday discourse fits into a cybercultural framework that blurs the clear limits between public and private spaces. This configuration allows individuals to navigate different circles, previously confined to specific contexts, resulting in the expression of opinions that may be detached from the truth or hide in a way that obscures the interlocutor’s perception of reality. Thus, it investigates how communication and digital platforms influence the political positioning of individuals, placing them in a reality that introduces them to mediation or uncertainty in the face of contemporary disputes.

KEYWORDS: Truth. Discourse. Communication. Perpetual peace. Virtuality.