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Understanding the Exploitation of Fear and Anger
Conflict entrepreneurs, politicians, and pundits perpetuate a simple story that blames others for our emotions. The media capitalizes on fear during elections, leading to a society that rewards anger instead of acknowledging fear. The speaker reflects on the importance of understanding how fear manifests as anger, both personally and in society. This lack of self-awareness poses a crisis to our collective well-being. The speaker shares their own struggle with reacting angrily when frightened and highlights the need to challenge these ingrained behaviors. Ultimately, the lesson learned is that our assumptions about how to respond to threats and persuade others are often incorrect.