M2. Media bias
50. How a Fringe Political Group Gains Following in Europe
50: How a Fringe Political Group Gains Following in Europe In a small European country, a fringe political group gains significant following through social media by spreading extremist ideologies. The group’s leaders, like charismatic speaker Viktor Krasnov, manipulate information (by making false claims without factual evidence, attacking vulnerable groups and calling for a ban on…
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45. How a Single News Source Shapes Perceptions in a Small Town Residents of a small town in the Midwest, USA, primarily consume news from a single local news outlet, which exhibits a strong political bias. This leads to a skewed perception of national and global events. Individual outcomes Individuals, like 55-year-old Bob, develop an…
Read More34. How Disinformation Campaigns Impact the 2024 US Presidential Election
34. How Disinformation Campaigns Impact the 2024 US Presidential Election During the 2024 US Presidential Election, a series of coordinated disinformation campaigns on social media platforms, originating from external state actors, falsely claim widespread voter fraud in states like Pennsylvania and Florida. Individual outcomes Voters like David, a first-time voter in Miami, become confused and…
Read More11. The Battle over Palm Oil Plantations in Coralina
11. The Battle over Palm Oil Plantations in Coralina In the island nation of Coralina, rampant deforestation for palm oil plantations is fueled by misinformation. Environmental activist Maria Gomez tries to raise awareness, but she’s countered by powerful corporate interests spreading false narratives about economic benefits and sustainability. Individual outcomes Citizens like local farmer José…
Read More05. Environmental Propaganda and Media Suppression in Novaria
05: Environmental Propaganda and Media Suppression in Novaria In the fictional city of Easton, located in the authoritarian state of Novaria, the government uses state-controlled media to suppress dissent and spread propaganda about its “successful” environmental policies, while in reality, industrial pollution runs rampant. Novaria’s leader, President Viktor Kovalenko, uses media outlets like Novaria News…
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04: The 2030 Impact of Misinformation and Political Inaction In 2030, a fictional country named Pacifica, located in the Southern Hemisphere, faces severe climate change impacts. Despite clear scientific evidence, a popular social media influencer, Alex Martinez, spreads misinformation claiming climate change is a hoax. This false narrative gains traction among Pacifica’s youth, leading to…
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