Navigating Truth in Criminal Trials

This chapter addresses the intricate challenges of discerning truth within criminal trials, emphasizing the importance of evidence rules like hearsay in ensuring fair proceedings. It explores the moral implications of the presumption of innocence and contrasts legal standards with everyday decision-making. The discussion also raises concerns about society's capacity to differentiate truth from falsehood in a rapidly changing information landscape, including the potential future role of artificial intelligence in the justice system.