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…

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34. 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…

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28. 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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25. How a Disinformation Campaign Divides Metropia in 2027

25. How a Disinformation Campaign Divides Metropia in 2027 In the large metropolitan city of Metropia in 2027, a political disinformation campaign leads to widespread social isolation and polarization. A fabricated story about a political scandal, spread by a group known as “TruthNow,” creates rifts within communities and families. Local resident David Chen finds his…

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24. How a Single Post Ignites a Public Health Crisis in San Lorenzo

24. How a Single Post Ignites a Public Health Crisis in San Lorenzo In 2025, a fictional city, San Lorenzo, faces a public health crisis when false claims about the dangers of a new vaccine circulate on social media. Influenced by a viral post from a self-proclaimed health expert, Dr. Alex Freeman, many citizens, including…

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21. 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…

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20. 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

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…

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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…

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