Fear Psychosis and the Cult of Safety – Why are People so Afraid?

as the sociologist Barry Glassner observed:

“…we are living in the most fearmongering time in human history.  And the main reason for this is that there’s a lot of power and money available to individuals and organizations who can perpetuate these fears.”

….During the Renaissance and Enlightenment the idea that individuals and communities, through bold and creative action, could ward off dangers and shape the uncertain future, flourished….