S5. Content credibility
53. How an influencer push to promote a diet puts people at risk
53. How an influencer push to promote a diet puts people at risk In Australia, public trust in scientific authorities diminishes due to the spread of misinformation about scientific research. A viral internet trend, started by influencer Kayla Jenner, promotes a diet based on unscientific principles. Dr. Liam Bennett, a respected nutritionist, struggles to counteract…
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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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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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07. Human Suffering in the Era of Manipulated Media and Virtual Reality In the dystopian future of 2040, the global society has become desensitised to human suffering due to constant exposure to manipulated media content. In the sprawling metropolis of Neo-Tokyo, digital billboards and virtual reality platforms bombard citizens with sensational news and AI-generated deep…
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03. The Brexit Referendum’s Impact on UK Communities in 2016 The Brexit referendum in the United Kingdom in 2016 saw widespread disinformation contributing to social divisions and mistrust within communities. False narratives about the impacts of Brexit caused confusion and isolation among social groups. Individual outcomes Disinformation led to individuals feeling malcontent, confused, and mistrustful,…
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