Posts Tagged ‘Electoral Systems’
35. How the Exorcism Movement Preys on Vulnerable Populations in Brazil
35. How the Exorcism Movement Preys on Vulnerable Populations in Brazil In Brazil, the rise of the exorcism movement where pseudo religious and self-proclaimed charismatic spiritual leaders like Pastor Miguel Santos, exploit vulnerable populations by performing exorcism rituals for financial gain. The movement, promoted heavily on platforms like Instagram and WhatsApp, uses manipulated videos and…
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 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…
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