Data Detours: The Integrity Quest

In this interactive text-based game, you take on the role of an MIT ethics officer thrust into a whirlwind of intrigue as you navigate the murky waters of research integrity. Following the controversial release of a preprint paper, players must uncover the truth behind its dubious claims while juggling personal ethics, institutional pressures, and the high stakes of academic reputation. Track down clues, conduct interviews with whistleblowers, and communicate with the enigmatic author who has vanished into the shadows. Every decision you make impacts the outcome—will you protect MIT’s reputation, or will you expose the truth at any cost? Relatable, thrilling, and thought-provoking, this game challenges players to consider how they would handle the ethical dilemmas facing academia today.