Fear is an unreliable means of manipulation.
Studies have been done showing that conservatives are more susceptible to fear. You don't have to consume very much right-wing media before you realize that conservatives are getting their fear buttons pushed constantly.
I worry that people fail to understand the danger of this particular manipulation tactic. Fear can allow you to manipulate people, and make their decisions more predictable, but there's a built-in limit to this.
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2024-06-01 13:14:14
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