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Manipulation Through Fear Leads to Long-Lasting Damage
The pandemic revealed a disturbing ease with which individuals can be manipulated by fear, prompting actions that compromise personal freedoms and well-being. Incentives for hospitals to label COVID-related deaths may have led to inflated statistics, raising ethical concerns about the accuracy of reported cases. The period highlighted how societal response to fear can result in harmful policies, particularly towards children, which can have lasting emotional and psychological consequences. The repercussions of such manipulation are significant, as they extend beyond immediate health concerns, impacting social development and emotional intelligence.