M4. Facts and opinions
46. How Traditional Practices Influence Major Choices in India
46. How Traditional Practices Influence Major Choices in India In India, Anjali, a 30-year-old, regularly consults an astrologer for major life decisions, including career and marriage. This reliance deeply rooted in tradition leads to rushed and sometimes detrimental decisions. Individual outcomes Anjali makes ill-informed decisions, impacting her personal and professional life. This promotes a culture…
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38. How One Parent’s Decision Impacts Public Health in a Small Town In a small town in the United States, a parent, influenced by conspiracy theories about vaccinations, decides not to vaccinate their child, leading to a measles outbreak in the local school. Individual outcomes The child, 8-year-old Emma, faces health risks throughout her entire…
Read More28. How Misinformation and Apathy Undermine Participation in Democria
28. How Misinformation and Apathy Undermine Participation in Democria In the fictional country of Democria in 2030, the decline of democratic participation is fueled by a mix of misinformation and apathy. Misinformation campaigns, orchestrated by political factions and spread through platforms like Faceworld and Twittle, undermine the integrity of elections. Prominent figures like journalist Maria…
Read More21. How a False Rumor Sparked a Crisis in New Haven, USA
21. How a False Rumor Sparked a Crisis in New Haven, USA In the city of New Haven, USA, a false rumor about a supposed dangerous virus outbreak in 2024 spreads rapidly on social media. This misinformation, initiated by a fringe blogger, John Doe, causes widespread panic. Local news stations like NHN initially report the…
Read More20. How a Controversial Security Bill Divides Libertas in 2027
20. How a Controversial Security Bill Divides Libertas in 2027 In the fictional nation of Libertas, a controversial security bill is introduced in 2027, purportedly to combat terrorism. However, the bill infringes on civil liberties. Media outlets, influenced by political agendas, present biased views, either overemphasizing the threat of terrorism or understating the bill’s impact…
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16. How Misinformation and Voter Apathy Shaped Democria’s Future In the fictional republic of Democria, widespread voter apathy and misinformation about the electoral process lead to the rise of an authoritarian leader. A once-prominent news site, DemocriaNews, now controlled by political interests, spreads false narratives about election fraud and voter manipulation. This misinformation discourages young…
Read More13. 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…
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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