The Mars Colony Leak
A supposed leaked photo from a secret government project on Mars showing established biodomes.
Impact Analysis
This is how confirmation bias traps you. People *want* to believe there's a secret space program, so they ignore the fact that the dome isn't actually sitting on the ground.
Case Background
The internet loves a good secret base. This "leaked" photo surfaced on various conspiracy boards claiming to be Project Aresdome, a hidden Elon Musk-funded colony from the late 2040s. It's got everything: red dust, glowing lights, and a grainy "whistleblower" vibe. But here's the catch: the physics are completely broken. It's a classic "Secret Project" hoax—it looks cool at a glance, but falls apart if you act like an engineer for five seconds.
Evidence Log
Dome Geometry
The geodesic structure of the main dome becomes inconsistent near the base, merging into the rock rather than sitting on it.
Lighting Direction
The shadows on the smaller buildings fall to the left, while the reflection on the main dome implies a light source directly above.
Texture Repetition
The rocky terrain in the foreground shows repeating "noise patterns" common in generated textures.