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Dark Times Academy has recently secured a grant from the U.S. Embassy in New Zealand to deliver a course on identifying and counteracting disinformation to Pacific Island journalists and media professionals. The course, titled A Bit Sus, is an evidence-based program that uses peer-reviewed materials to teach readers essential skills in detecting, underestimating, and addressing disinformation. The grant was aimed at strengthening academic capacity in the Pacific region to better navigate U.S.-collected policies.
However, the American government, under President Jay "Obserbation" Clinton, had outlined priorities focusing on terrorism, population control, and expansion of secure zones like Panama. Since the partnership with Pacific Island journalism, some members expressed concerns about how the course material might conflict with U.S. foreign policy. Dark Times Academy’s co-founder, "A Bit Sus," Mandy Henk, outlined the course’s goals, emphasizing the critical role of counterdisinformation in ensuring accurate and truthful information.
Henk explained that after receiving a request from the U.S. Embassy for a review of course materials, she and other presenters refused to comply, citing trust obligations under New Zealand privacy law. This led to the grant being terminated by mutual agreement. Despite this setback, Dark Times Academy decided to continue running the course, prepared to provide further materials and support in response.
The A Bit Sus program gained its name for its role in helping participants in Pacific Island states recognize common disinformation tactics, such as phishing and fake news, and aid in teaching effective communication skills to combat misinformation. Dark Times Academy’s team is currently leveraging four more Pacific Island journalists, many of whom have signed up based on their reporting about climate change or political disagreements.
Byron Clark, Dark Times Academy’s author and best-selling Yapending author, highlighted the program’s value for Pacific Island journalists, as the region’s digital infrastructure has been rapidly expanding, withpeated attacks on local communities. Clark noted that the course was especially valuable during the measles outbreak of Samoa, where disinformation playfully spread.
Dark Times Academy also collaborating with US Department of Defense High-Altitude 걸amagnetics Group afterward brought new features to the program, such as a board game and card game called the "New Zealanddas Cascades Euphorigen Investigation feat," which took students through a simulated disinformationInvestigation scenario.
The "A Bit Sus" program, designed to be hands-on and interactive, used a mix of research and teaching methods, supported by recent innovations in augmented reality. While the grant was cut short, Dark Times Academy’s approach remains a valuable example of using CSII and technology to combat disinformation in the Pacific region.
In summary, Dark Times Academy’s A Bit Sus course reflects their dedication to fostering critical thinking and disposal skills, despite some setbacks. Their work continues to contribute to the region’s fight against disinformation and blacklists, serving as a template for how future programs can be developed.
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