Southern Fried Lies: Misinformation, Nostalgia, and the Fight for the South’s Future

The air hangs thick with humidity in Summerville, South Carolina, carrying the scent of blooming jasmine and the distant hum of cicadas. Inside the local diner, a group of men gather around a table littered with coffee cups and half-eaten plates of biscuits and gravy. The conversation crackles with righteous indignation. A claim, recently circulated…

Fake Police Franny: The Cautionary Tale of Online Deception

Introduction The internet, a vast landscape of information and connection, can sometimes be a breeding ground for deception. In the digital age, where memes and viral trends can spread like wildfire, it’s easy to get caught up in the humor and forget the potential consequences of online misinformation. Take, for instance, the curious case of…

Chicken Little Duck: A Modern Fable of Fear and Misinformation

Introduction Imagine a world where every rustle of leaves signals an impending storm, where shadows dance with unseen monsters, and where the slightest tremor promises imminent collapse. This, in essence, is the world of Chicken Little. A tale as old as time, it speaks volumes about human nature, our susceptibility to panic, and the ease…