Safety and security theatre describes procedures whose main role is to convince everyone that someone somewhere is dealing with a threat, regardless of whether they are or not. Many safety rules and restrictions derive their perceived legitimacy from the authority of the science. The act of losing freedom does not make people feel safe. It heightens people's awareness of their lack of control over their lives,. And thereby enhances their sense of insecurity.

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