Fear is a potent emotion. It’s the primal instinct that has kept humans safe for centuries. However, in recent times, governments across the globe have harnessed this powerful emotion to control their populations. They utilize media outlets to amplify fear, manipulating public perception and behavior. In this article, we’ll dig into the intricate web of fear manipulation and explore how governments exploit it to maintain power.
The Biology of Fear
Fear is hardwired into our brains, serving as an ancient survival mechanism. When our ancestors encountered a potential threat, their fight-or-flight response kicked in, enabling them to respond swiftly. In today’s world, our brains still react in much the same way when confronted with a perceived threat. Governments understand this well and capitalize on it.
Fear and the Amygdala
The amygdala, a small almond-shaped structure in the brain, plays a central role in processing fear. When the amygdala is triggered, it sends signals throughout the body, preparing it to react. Governments use this biological response to their advantage by selectively highlighting and exaggerating potential threats.
Media as a Fear Amplifier
The media, in its role as an information disseminator, is a powerful tool for spreading fear. It’s the vehicle through which governments can control the narrative and manipulate public opinion.
Sensationalism Sells
Sensationalism in the media is the practice of exaggerating stories to generate shock, fear, or outrage. Fear-inducing headlines and clickbait content attract more viewers, and governments often work hand in hand with media outlets to shape their narratives.
The 24-Hour News Cycle
The 24-hour news cycle is a never-ending stream of information. This constant barrage of news, much of it negative, can create a sense of perpetual crisis and insecurity among the population. Fear sells, and the media delivers it on a platter.
The Role of Social Media
In the age of digital communication, social media platforms are the new frontier for fear manipulation. They provide a direct line to the masses, allowing governments to influence public opinion more effectively.
Disinformation and Misinformation
Social media can be a breeding ground for false information. Governments can use these platforms to spread disinformation or misinformation, creating panic and confusion. Fear spreads like wildfire in the online realm.
Echo Chambers
Social media algorithms often show users content that aligns with their existing beliefs, creating echo chambers. Governments exploit these echo chambers to intensify fear and divide communities, making it easier to control them.
Historical Examples of Fear Manipulation
To understand the extent of fear manipulation, we can look at historical examples where governments used fear as a weapon to control populations.
McCarthyism in the United States
During the Red Scare of the 1950s, Senator Joseph McCarthy capitalized on the fear of communism. He accused many innocent people of being communists, creating an atmosphere of paranoia and fear. The media played a significant role in perpetuating this fear.
The War on Terror
After the 9/11 attacks, the U.S. government initiated the “War on Terror.” The fear of terrorism was used to justify military interventions, surveillance programs, and the erosion of civil liberties. The media’s role in fostering this fear was pivotal.
Global Warming and Environmental Fear
The issue of global warming and climate change has emerged as a prominent example of fear manipulation. Governments, environmental organizations, and the media have leveraged the fear of catastrophic environmental consequences to promote climate change awareness and action. Fear of extreme weather events, rising sea levels, and ecological collapse has influenced public behavior and policy decisions, often characterized by urgent calls to reduce carbon emissions and address the crisis.
The COVID-19 Pandemic and Vaccine Mandates
The COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated how governments can use fear to control populations. Governments and health authorities worldwide have employed the fear of a deadly virus to implement stringent measures, lockdowns, and mandates to curb the spread of the disease. In the ongoing debate over vaccine mandates, fear of the virus’s impact has become a central component, influencing public behavior and acceptance of vaccination as a precautionary measure. Media outlets, both traditional and digital, have played a significant role in disseminating information and amplifying the fear surrounding the pandemic, vaccination, and government mandates.
Fear and Compliance
Fear not only influences public perception but also serves as a powerful tool to control populations and maintain authority.
The Suspension of Civil Liberties
During times of fear, governments can justify the suspension of civil liberties, citing the need for enhanced security measures. In such situations, the media often supports these actions in the name of safety.
Compliance Through Fear
Fear can make individuals more compliant with government directives. People are more likely to follow orders and regulations when they believe their safety is at stake.
Closing Thoughts
In a world where fear is harnessed as a weapon by governments and amplified through media channels, it becomes an insidious force that can shroud entire populations in darkness. Understanding the biology of fear, the role of media, and the historical examples of fear manipulation is essential, not only to recognize when it’s happening but to fully grasp the extent of its reach. The manipulation of fear, when left unchecked, can lead to the erosion of freedoms and the entrenchment of power structures. Promoting media literacy and critical thinking is the flickering candle in this oppressive darkness, offering a glimmer of hope in the face of pervasive fear. Only by recognizing the abyss into which we may be led can we hope to resist the pull of this all-encompassing shadow. In this ongoing battle for truth and freedom, it is not an exaggeration to say that our very humanity hangs in the balance.
The countries of this world are run by total psychopaths. You’re either awake to it, waking up to it, or you’re still submerged in the mind control and brainwashing they have you under. Pain is the only catalysts that will wake you up now, since logic doesn’t prevail. Your day of reckoning approaches.
“…In order to forge a cosmic accord of unprecedented unity and harmony, The Politically Correct Movement demands that all people, regardless of prior social preconditioning must accept the incipient world order that will offer unlimited bliss and contentment. Dammit.” ~ Prof. Dr. Skippy “Houng Lau” Whitmore Berkeley CA, 1965
PC Primer
What is P.C.?
PC stands for Politically Correct. We of the Politically Correct philosophy believe in increasing a tolerance for a diversity of cultures, race, gender, ideology and alternate lifestyles. Politically Correctness is the only social and morally acceptable outlook. Anyone who disagrees with this philosophy is bigoted, biased, sexist, and/or closed-minded.
Why should I be PC?
Being PC is fun. PCism is not just an attitude, it is a way of life! PC offers the satisfaction of knowing that you are undoing the social evils of centuries of oppression.
I am a white male. Can I still be PC?
Sure. As a matter of fact, most people at the forefront of the PC grand destiny are white males. But remember, as a white male, you must constantly feel guilty.
Why?
If you are a white male, your ancestors were responsible for practically every injustice in the world: slavery, war, genocide, and plaid sport coats. That means that you are partially responsible for these atrocities. Now it is time to balance the scales of justice for the descendants of those individuals whose ancestors your ancestors pushed down.
How?
It’s simple. You’ve got to be careful what you say, what you think, and what you do. You just don’t want to offend anyone.
You mean I should guard against offending anyone?
That’s right. Being offensive is destructive, and will not make the world a harmonious Utopia, like in John Lennon’s Imagine.
How else can I be PC?
Oh, there are lots of ways. For example, why buy regular ice cream when you can buy “Rain Forest Crunch?” Segrega–whoops–separate all of your garbage into different containers: glass, metal, white paper, blue paper, plastic, etc. Make sure that all your make-up has not been tested on animals. Try to find at least sixty ways to use your water; when you take a shower, brush your teeth at the same time. Then don’t let the water go down the drain, use it to irrigate your lawn. Or better yet, replace your lawn with a vegetable garden. Don’t use aerosol. And by all means, don’t burn or deface our flag. Remember, as a citizen of the United States, you’re living in God’s country. If you are fortunate enough to know your ethnic heritage, dress the part! Don’t do drugs. You should listen to at least one of the following PC musicians: U2, REM, Sinead O’Connor, Sting, or K. D. Lang.
Harass people who wear fur coats. Remind them that an innocent baby seal was mercilessly clubbed. Or just yell, “FUR!” They hate that. And don’t ever eat meat.
Don’t eat meat? Why not?!
Cows are animals, just like humans are animals. That means that they have rights. When you eat meat, you’re oppressing animals!
So all killing is bad?
No, not always. Sometimes killing can be justified, like in the Persian Gulf. You have to be able to tell when an animal has rights, and when it doesn’t.
How do I know when an animal has rights?
The general rule is as follows: If an animal is rare, pretty, big, cute, furry, huggable, or lovable, then it has rights. Examine the following chart:
RIGHTSNO RIGHTS
cows cockroaches
cute bunnies flies
dolphins in tuna nets tuna in tuna nets
whales sharks
red squirrels gray squirrels
owls loggers
harbor seals barnacles
Wow. What else can I do to be PC?
Hug a tree. Rejoice each day in our cultural differences, for they are what gives flavor to our great country. Get in touch with your sexual identity. Check your refrigerator for Freon leaks. Subscribe to National Geographic. Search it for neat non-Western cultural traditions and costumes. After you read it, use the paper as an alternative fuel source. Try to wear clothes with Xs on them if they’re all natural fibers. Above all, always question authority!
But wait, I thought–
Don’t worry, that’s not important.
Well, I’m not too sure about this.
If you are feeling unsure about your motivation, just remember. You Are Right. It’s that simple. You, as a PC social warrior, are right.
How do I know if an action is un-PC?
Good question. It’s critical to know when someone is saying something insensitive so that you can have that person removed from society. The guideline is as follows:
Is the confrontation between two white people?
Yes: The liberal is right.
No: The white person is oppressing the ethnic person.
Remember, many seemingly obvious issues, such as the railroading of Mayor Marion Barry, or the Clarence Thomas issue, are really race issues.
Here’s a fun practice drill for you: See how many newspaper articles you can make into race bias stories. It’s fun! Some PCers are so good they can make the weather report look like a KKK pamphlet!
What should I do if I see someone do something non-PC?
It all depends on the situation. If you are not in a position of authority, by all means report this activity immediately to whomever is in charge. If your school leader, employer, or superior is hip to the trend of the 90s, she or he will take the necessary steps to have the insensitive offender disciplined.
But isn’t that censorship?
The Constitution never meant for racism, sexism, and insensitivity to be espoused by anyone. That’s not what free speech is about. Some call it censorship. PCers call it “selective” speech. Saying something negative about a particular race or gender is just as damaging as, say, punching them in the face. We just can’t allow that kind of verbal assault.
I’ve heard a lot about PC words to replace “Black,” “Indian,” etc.
Yes. That’s part of the PC movement. You see, part of the way we think about people comes directly from the words we use to describe them. Take “black” for instance. Why should a person be judged by the color of their skin?
You mean they should rather be judged by the content of their character?
No, I mean they should be judged by where their ancestors are from. If your great-grandparents are from Africa, or Asia, or wherever, then you should be identified by that fact. You can even apply for special scholarships!
I’m a mixture of French, German, English, and Russian. Can I get one?
No, there are no scholarships for any of those. Sorry. If you are a woman, however, there should be some.
Hey, wouldn’t a white person from Libya or Egypt technically be an African-American?
Technically, yes. But that’s not the kind of African-American we mean. We mean black African-Americans. Another example: A white South-African US immigrant is not an African-American either.
How can I learn to make my language more politically correct?
For more help, see the PC LEXICON at the end of the handbook.
I’d like my child to be PC. What can I do?
Well, for one thing, we should forcibly encourage students to volunteer their time with philanthropies. Also, we should re-emphasize non-Western perspectives on history. Finally, we should re-structure tests and quizzes to reflect cultural biases.
I don’t get it.
Well, the way the system works now, “select” under-represented minorities who tend to do worse on entrance tests have lower standards of admissions at school and work and receive preferential treatment. This is unfair and wrong.
It is?
Yes. The true PC way to do it is to have a different grading scale for different groups which gives or subtracts points from the final score, depending on who is taking the test. If you are white, then you have been benefited by society during your life. That means that you lose ten to fifteen points to make the test fair to everyone else.
I guess that sounds right.
It is right. That’s the beauty of PC.
What else do I have to be careful of?
Humor. PC people take every comment very seriously. We will not accept any comment, joke, remark, or anything that sounds like it could be a racial or ethnic slur.
Give me an example.
“What’s black and white and red all over?” has been staple humor for decades. Not PC–It can be taken the wrong way.
In everyday speech, try to use phrases like, “Isn’t that the pot calling the kettle African-American.” Any racial jokes or jokes even mentioning culture or gender should be omitted. True, this mostly limits comedy to the level of sitcoms, but that’s a small price to pay for social equality.
Is that all there is to it?
Yes. The Politically Correct belief is essentially a recognition that people are diversely equal. We rejoice in this equality by treating people differently based on their equal individuality. Hop aboard the bandwagon… Be PC. Or you’re an intolerant, racist, sexist insensitive pig.
PC Lexicon
"Insensitive Term""Preferred Term"ETHNICITY (PC people do not recognize the term "race" as valid)
Black African-American (Note: does not
include Libyans, Egyptians, white
Africans. Does include people with
dark skin regardless of where they
are from or where they live.)
Oriental Asian-American (Note: not
considered "real" minorities since
they tend to do well.)
Indian Native American Indigenous Peoples
of the North American continent
(Note: the following teams are not
PC: Atlanta Braves, Cleveland
Indians, Washington Redskins. Avoid
these cities!)
Chicano Hispanic (Note: the following are
not PC: Cheech and Chong, Chico and
the Man, the Cisco Kid, Rosarita
Salsa, Speedy Gonzales.)
White Trash PC Unaware Rustically Inclined
WASP (white male) Insensitive Cultural Oppressor
GENDER
Woman Womyn, Vaginal-American
Girl Pre-Womyn
Housewife Domestic Engineer
Fireman Fire Fighter
Stewardess Flight Attendant
Meter Maid Parking Enforcement Officer
Postman Postperson
Mailman Personperson
Policeman (cop, pig) Law Enforcement Officer Baton Boy
California Clubber
Prostitute Sex Surrogate (Teen Victim, see
Broken Home)
Mankind, human, person Earth Children
PEOPLE (subgroups)
Handicapped Differently Abled Handicapable
(Blind: optically darker; Deaf:
visually oriented)
Poor Economically Unprepared
Bum Homeless Person Displaced Homeowner
Philosophy Major
Hunter Animal Assasin Meat Mercenary Bambi
Butcher
Commercial Fisherman Flipper Whipper
Whaler Blubber Lover
Old Person Elderly Senior Citizens Time-extended
Gerontologically Advanced
Conservative Right Wing Extremist Fascist Pig
Drug Addict Chemically Challenged
Bald Comb-free
Vegetable Noble Unconscious Hero
Bisexual Sexually Nonpreferential
Midget Dwarf Little People Vertically Challenged
Insane Selectively Perceptive Mental
Explorer
Tree-hugger Environmental Activist
Logger Wood Weasel Paper Pirate Treeslayer
Obese Fat Differently Weighted People of Mass
Gravitationally Challenged
ACADEMIC
Far East Asia
Censorship Selective Speech
BC BCE
Older Students Non-traditional Students
New-traditional Students
Learning Disability Self-paced Cognitive Ability
Cheating Academic Dishonesty
Library Information Center
Used book Recycled book
Dorm Residence Hall
Berkeley Mecca
MISCELLANEOUS
Broken Home Dysfunctional Family
Mercy Killing Euthanasia Putting down
Cattle Ranch Cattle Concentration Camp
"Moo-shwitz"
Ghetto Barrio Ethnically Homogeneous Area
Pre-integrated Pre-Nirvana
Hamburger Seared, Mutilated Animal Flesh
Cheeseburger Adding Insult to Injury
Tree Oxygen Exchange Unit
Gang Youth Group
Pimpmobile Low-rider Culturally Responsive Transportation
Drunk Trashed Wasted Spatially Perplexed
Slum Economic Oppression Zone
China Porcelain
Delicatessen Corpse Farm
Socially Intolerable Words
These are some, but unfortunately not all, words that are used to describe people. Remember, there are much more eloquent PC ways to say the same thing (and mean the same thing) without offending any of Earth’s Children.
Do not use these words.(except when telling other people not to use them). If you hear anyone use these words, regardless of context, respond immediately:
