Pandemic Perception: Fear, Manipulation, and Governance

This chapter critically examines the influence of fear and misinformation during the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting past cigarette advertisements as a comparison for manipulation in health messaging. It discusses the implications of the Pandemic Preparedness Treaty, national sovereignty, and the biopharmaceutical industry's role in shaping government responses to health crises. Additionally, the chapter features a medical professional's frustration over the focus on vaccines while neglecting patient treatment protocols, revealing the real-world consequences of such oversight.