TRIGGERnometry Fear and Spin: Government Manipulation on COVID-19
Jul 21, 2021
Laura Dodsworth, author of "A State of Fear," dives into the psychological manipulation used by the UK government during the COVID-19 pandemic. She discusses the ethics of fear tactics that shaped compliance, highlighting the long-term effects on public perception and health behavior. The conversation critiques lockdown strategies, explores controversial messaging, and examines how fear influenced vaccination campaigns. Dodsworth raises important questions about personal freedoms and government authority in a post-pandemic world.
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Psychology as a Tool
- The government employed psychology to manage public behavior during the pandemic.
- A psychologist admitted that, without a vaccine, psychology was the primary tool available.
A State of Fear
- Dodsworth's book, "A State of Fear," details how the government used fear to manipulate the public during COVID-19.
- This manipulation aimed to increase compliance with lockdown rules and other restrictions.
Lockdowns: A Novel Approach
- Lockdowns were not part of previous pandemic plans and are based on potentially flawed simulations.
- They cause significant collateral damage, including economic hardship and delayed medical care.
