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A State of Fear

How the UK government weaponised fear during the Covid-19 pandemic
Book • 2021
In "A State of Fear," Laura Dodsworth examines the UK government's use of fear during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The book meticulously analyzes the government's communication strategies and their impact on public behavior.

Dodsworth critiques the ethical implications of these tactics, highlighting the erosion of individual liberties and the manipulation of public perception.

The narrative explores the psychological effects of fear-mongering and the long-term consequences of the pandemic response.

The book serves as a critical analysis of government power and its potential for abuse during times of crisis.

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Mentioned in 4 episodes

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Cal Newport
as part of his summer reading list, noting its pacing and controversial stance on climate change.
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Ned Ryun
when discussing the political science of global warming and the use of fear to achieve political goals.
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Kyle Crichton
who says he is currently listening to the audiobook.
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as summer assigned reading in high school, exploring climate change with a focus on uncertainty.
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Colm Graham
as the author and subject of the podcast episode.
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Connor Tomlinson
in relation to the government's use of scare tactics during lockdown.
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Roger McFillin
as a Sunday Times bestseller about fear leveraged during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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as a response to the existential shock of COVID-19 lockdowns.
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Laura Dodsworth
as a book discussing the UK government's use of fear during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Tulsi Gabbard
as a book about the climate change industrial complex manipulating information.
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Callum McFall
as the author and subject of the podcast episode.
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