M3. Role of media in democracy
11. 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 More08. The Controversial Law and Battle for Online Freedom in the Republic of Vistara
08. The Controversial Law and Battle for Online Freedom in the Republic of Vistara In the Republic of Vistara, a new cybersecurity law, ostensibly to combat terrorism, is passed. However, it severely curtails online privacy and freedom of speech. Activists like Aarav Singh and journalist Nia Patel raise concerns, but their voices are drowned out…
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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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