Based Camp | Simone & Malcolm Collins

UK Tax Dollars to Brainwash Children

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Jan 13, 2026
The UK government has launched a controversial video game, 'Pathways', aimed at preventing radicalization among children. Malcolm and Simone delve into how the game punishes curiosity and discourages independent thinking. They explore the game’s narrative that funnels players toward a reeducation narrative and highlights bizarre penalties for asking questions about immigration. The portrayal of a character as a villain raises concerns, and they debate whether the game is an educational tool or a form of psychological manipulation that aims to instill fear.
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INSIGHT

State-Funded Game With Hidden Motives

  • Pathways is a UK-funded game pushed into schools and presented as an anti-radicalization tool.
  • Malcolm argues its structure and psychology are intentionally insidious and profit-driven.
INSIGHT

Curiosity Penalized As Radicalization

  • The game punishes curiosity: choosing to
ADVICE

Defend Critical Thinking In Schools

  • Avoid accepting that curiosity equals radicalization; teach real critical thinking instead.
  • Simone reminds listeners that schools used to emphasize critical thinking and should again.
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