Chaos Corp
A Troll Farm Simulator to Teach Information Literacy
Funded by the Institute for Advanced Study of the Global South
Chaos Corp
Troll Farm Simulator
Disinformation, Journalistic Freedom, and Digital Literacy in the Philippines. Learning game built for mobile phone, (Android and iOS), for the purpose of teaching digital literacy for Philippine youth—enhancing critical thinking skills and the ability to make sense of disinformation, fake news, and the role of press freedom in the context of Philippine politics and society. Supported by competitive funding from the Institute for Advanced Study of the Global South and the Provost’s Office at Northwestern University.
Chaos Corp explores the intersection of digital literacy and journalistic freedom. Integrating principles of learning game design with the contemporary challenges of misinformation. Preliminary stage artwork and game design documentation showcases engaging gameplay and educational content, underscoring the significance of discerning truth in a digital landscape vulnerable to troll farms and fake news.