Scientists have created the belief machine in a lab. This machine allows individual users to change their own beliefs at will and can be used to convince the user of things they do not currently believe but wish to. For example the machine could be used by an atheist to convince themselves that an afterlife exists to reduce their fear of death

Your name is Gel Mibson. You are a well-respected, battle-hardened leader of your local community. This community has been ruled by a foreign authoritarian government for several years, under the brutal leadership of King Tedward the Worst. The anti-occupier sentiment is very high and you know there is potential for a great rebellion movement that could bring your people more freedom. However, this potential is not without risk

The battle would be difficult, and if defeated you could be imprisoned or even executed. Additionally, you have just found the love of your life and are set to embark on your life together.

False consciousness describes a situation where people fail to recognize inequality, oppression, and exploitation in society due to dominant views that normalize and legitimize these injustices

Deficit financing is a deliberate voluntary strategy used by governments to finance their budget deficits or shortfalls in revenue by borrowing money rather than reducing expenditures or increasing taxes, in order to achieve specific economic and social objectives.

The Ndrangheta is believed to be responsible for 80% of the cocaine smuggled into Europe, making them far more dominant in the European drug market than even other cartels e.g. the sinaloa cartel

Proselytizing is actively trying to convert individuals to your religion (note this does not include violence or radical means)

A "situationship" is a term used to describe a romantic or intimate relationship that lacks clear definitions or commitment. Situationships are characterized by emotional intimacy, spending time together, and often involve a sexual component. However, people in a situationship do not set clear boundaries for their relationship or place it in a category.