07. Human Suffering in the Era of Manipulated Media and Virtual Reality

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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06. The 2025 Veritas Campaign

06. The 2025 Veritas Campaign In 2025, the European nation of Belleros experiences widespread civil unrest following a disinformation campaign about government corruption and societal inequality. The campaign, spearheaded by a shadowy group known as “Veritas,” uses sophisticated AI tools to create fake videos of government officials engaging in corrupt acts. These videos go viral…

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05. 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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04. The 2030 Impact of Misinformation and Political Inaction

04: The 2030 Impact of Misinformation and Political Inaction In 2030, a fictional country named Pacifica, located in the Southern Hemisphere, faces severe climate change impacts. Despite clear scientific evidence, a popular social media influencer, Alex Martinez, spreads misinformation claiming climate change is a hoax. This false narrative gains traction among Pacifica’s youth, leading to…

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02. The Role of Social Media Misinformation During the COVID-19 Pandemic

02: The Role of Social Media Misinformation During the COVID-19 Pandemic During the COVID-19 pandemic in 2021, some communities in Texas, USA, faced vaccine hesitancy issues due to misleading information about vaccine safety and efficacy spread through social media. Due to miscommunication and conflicting messages issued by different branches of government and public officials creating…

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03. The Brexit Referendum’s Impact on UK Communities in 2016

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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