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Superstruct

Superstruct is an alternate reality game (ARG) created for the purpose of calling attention to, and to spark interest in preparing the world for catastrophic events. Superstruct is the world's first massively multiplayer forecasting game. The primary creative vision behind Superstruct is Jane McGonigal, along with the Institute for the Future (IFTF) who have created similar games in line with Superstruct. The game was launched on Oct 6, 2008 and it lasted for 6 weeks.

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Superstruct is an alternate reality game (ARG) created for the purpose of calling attention to, and to spark interest in preparing the world for catastrophic events. Superstruct is the world's first massively multiplayer forecasting game. The primary creative vision behind Superstruct is Jane McGonigal, along with the Institute for the Future (IFTF) who have created similar games in line with Superstruct. The game was launched on Oct 6, 2008 and it lasted for 6 weeks.

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  1. Summarise the article in your own words. Which single claim would you verify first, and why?
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  3. If two sources disagreed about one of these facts, what would you need in order to trust one over the other?

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