The visceral dread of grave harm or fatality, often amplified by media, political rhetoric, or safety campaigns. It shapes public behavior, policy support, and consumer choices. Beneficiaries include politicians, news outlets, security firms, and insurers—all leveraging anxiety to gain power, profit, or compliance.
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