Tofu Golem on Nostr: Fear is an unreliable means of manipulation. Studies have been done showing that ...
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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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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