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"America is a fearful and gullible nation with a media misinformation
machine that is more than happy to stoke our anxieties. Like windup
toys, we obediently point in whatever direction the fearmongers tell us
to and run, screaming and flailing our arms while demanding that someone
do something about it. Many of these false social panics have done
horrible and lasting damage, often long after the country has seemed to
come to its senses."
Of course social panics are not unique to the US. They occur everywhere
and, as the article says, cause considerable damage.
Via Mike L and iPan Baal.
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://www.xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
http://www.glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
http://www.sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
