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Case 63

S1 Ep8: “Gaspar Marin”

Oct 25, 2022
In this podcast, topics discussed include fabricating a time travel story, accessing confidential information through social media, the unintended consequences of sharing personal information online, and the power to shape the future.
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Quick takeaways

  • Oliver Collins admits to participating in a collaborative fiction project, using it as a tool to improve his storytelling skills.
  • Collins defends his ability to gather personal information online, causing Dr. Knight to feel violated and betrayed.

Deep dives

The protagonist confesses to fabricating a story as part of a science fiction writing challenge

Oliver Collins, a writer, admits to participating in a collaborative fiction project called SCP Foundation, where writers fabricate stories using science fiction elements. Collins reveals that he took part in a challenge to convince someone they were a time traveler, choosing Dr. Knight, a skeptical professional. He apologizes for his dishonesty and expresses his intention to use the experience to improve his storytelling skills. However, Dr. Knight remains skeptical and demands evidence.

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