49: How Different Media Sources Strain Relationships in a Canadian Family

49: How Different Media Sources Strain Relationships in a Canadian Family In a Canadian family, political arguments fueled by misinformation from different media sources lead to strained relationships. The daughter, a university student, and her father, a retired mechanic, find themselves unable to communicate due to polarised views. Individual outcomes The family experiences emotional distress…

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44. How Online Misinformation Harms Vulnerable Individuals in Brazil

44. How Online Misinformation Harms Vulnerable Individuals in Brazil In a small town in Brazil, a charismatic religious leader, Pastor Luiz, uses social media to promote exorcism services, claiming to cure various ailments. Vulnerable individuals, like 40-year-old Maria, spend large sums of money on these services. Individual outcomes Maria faces financial loss and emotional harm.…

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36. How Misinformation on Social Media Deepens Family and Community Conflicts in the UK

36. How Misinformation on Social Media Deepens Family and Community Conflicts in the UK In the United Kingdom, the Brexit debate intensifies family and community divides, particularly in areas like London and Manchester. Social media platforms like Twitter and Facebook become battlegrounds where misinformation about the impacts of Brexit is rampant. Family members like the…

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33. How a Disinformation Campaign Sparks Protests in a German Town

33. How a Disinformation Campaign Sparks Protests in a German Town In 2024, a small town in Germany becomes the epicenter of violent protests fueled by disinformation about immigration policies, spread through a local online forum. The misinformation campaign is traced back to a radical group using clusters of fake accounts. Individual outcomes Local residents,…

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14. How a Phishing Scam Exploited Retirees in London

14. How a Phishing Scam Exploited Retirees in London In London, a group of retirees, including 72-year-old Elizabeth Morgan, fall victim to a sophisticated phishing scam disguised as an investment opportunity. The scam, promoted through a seemingly reputable financial blog, exploits the victims’ gullibility. Individual outcomes Individuals like Elizabeth suffer significant financial losses, leading to…

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13. How a False Accusation Spreads in Greenfield’s Echo Chamber

13. How a False Accusation Spreads in Greenfield’s Echo Chamber In the fictional town of Greenfield, a rumor on social media falsely accuses a local business owner, Tom Henderson, who is not particularly loved by his neighbors because he holds too liberal political views in a very conservative town, of criminal activities. The rumor, amplified…

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