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57. How Social Media Pressures Young Entrepreneurs to Embrace Unethical Business Practices
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31. How a False Claim Sparks Nationwide Panic Buying of Flu Drugs In 2022, a famous influencer, Jenna Thompson, based in Los Angeles, falsely promotes a herbal supplement as a miracle cure for a new strain of flu on her social media platforms. Her significant following leads to panic buying across the United States, particularly…
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23. How Misinformation Fuels Deforestation in Isla Verde The tropical island nation of Isla Verde faces an environmental crisis in 2032 due to misinformation about deforestation’s impacts. The country’s largest logging company, GreenCut, launches a campaign falsely promoting deforestation as beneficial for economic growth. Environmental activists like Maria Gonzalez attempt to counteract this narrative, but…
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12. How a Baseless Claim Spreads in Rivertown, USA In the city of Rivertown, USA, a health scare arises when a popular local blogger, Jenna Matthews, promotes a baseless diet trend claiming to cure chronic diseases. Despite lacking scientific backing, the trend quickly gains traction, leading many, including young professional Sarah, to abandon conventional medical…
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09. How a Health Crisis Unfolded in Harmony, USA In the United States, a small town named Harmony becomes the epicenter of a health crisis when false information about a new disease spreads rapidly on social media. Local resident, Emily Johnson, a mother of two, shares a viral post claiming the disease is a government…
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