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49: How Different Media Sources Strain Relationships in a Canadian Family

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49: How Different Media Sources Strain Relationships in a Canadian Family In a Canadian family, political arguments fueled by misinformation from different media sources lead to strained relationships. The daughter, a university student, and her father, a retired mechanic, find themselves unable to communicate due to polarised views. Individual outcomes The family experiences emotional distress […]

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47: How a Tech Entrepreneur’s Diet Claims Impact Public Health in California

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47: How a Tech Entrepreneur’s Diet Claims Impact Public Health in California In California, a well-known tech entrepreneur, Alex, publicly endorses a pseudoscientific diet that claims to boost cognitive abilities. His endorsement leads to widespread popularity of the diet, despite a lack of scientific evidence. Individual outcomes Alex’s reputation suffers as he becomes an object

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45. How a Single News Source Shapes Perceptions in a Small Town

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45. How a Single News Source Shapes Perceptions in a Small Town Residents of a small town in the Midwest, USA, primarily consume news from a single local news outlet, which exhibits a strong political bias. This leads to a skewed perception of national and global events. Individual outcomes Individuals, like 55-year-old Bob, develop an

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40. How Online Misinformation Leads to Health Anxiety and False Alarms

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40. How Online Misinformation Leads to Health Anxiety and False Alarms Sarah, a 28-year-old in Toronto, spends hours online researching symptoms for a minor headache. She stumbles upon forums and websites suggesting serious illnesses, leading her to believe she has a rare neurological disorder. Individual outcomes Sarah experiences increased anxiety and depression, leading to her

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39. How a Blog’s Misinformation Influences Public Opinion in Australia

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39. How a Blog’s Misinformation Influences Public Opinion in Australia In Australia, a group of people, influenced by a popular blog that dismisses climate change, organizes a large rally against environmental regulations. The blog, run by a self-proclaimed expert, uses manipulated data to support their claims, leading followers to disregard scientific consensus. Individual outcomes Followers

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37. How Generational Gaps in News Consumption Create Conflicts in Japanese Households

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37. How Generational Gaps in News Consumption Create Conflicts in Japanese Households While digital media use is on the rise among all age groups, in a multi-generational household in Japan, conflicts arise between teenagers and their grandparents over news consumption and interpretation. The teenagers, adept at digital platforms, often encounter and share sensationalised news, while

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36. How Misinformation on Social Media Deepens Family and Community Conflicts in the UK

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36. How Misinformation on Social Media Deepens Family and Community Conflicts in the UK In the United Kingdom, the Brexit debate intensifies family and community divides, particularly in areas like London and Manchester. Social media platforms like Twitter and Facebook become battlegrounds where misinformation about the impacts of Brexit is rampant. Family members like the

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35. How the Exorcism Movement Preys on Vulnerable Populations in Brazil

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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

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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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32. How Online Misinformation Leads to Preventable Disease Outbreaks in Texas

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32. How Online Misinformation Leads to Preventable Disease Outbreaks in Texas In 2021, a community in Texas, misled by online articles claiming natural remedies could replace vaccines, sees a surge in preventable diseases. Local hospitals, like Houston Medical Center, become overwhelmed, facing a shortage of beds and increased healthcare costs. Individual outcomes Individuals like Emily,

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