I typically come across phrases like Information is power , knowledge is power. Its true in most cases , but if you think about it information can also be harmful ! let me explain how. Here are a couple of hypothetical example, a person diagnosed with a mortal disease will suffer every minute with fear and anxiety ( thinking about death ), Americans live in fear of recessions which is being predicted by most of the economists today ( 2008 ) everyone has to make an effort to ignore fear and lead normal lives.
I believe information that induces fear is not so helpful, it might be helpful to corporations selling products, politicians selling new policies but not to common people.
I believe information that induces fear is not so helpful, it might be helpful to corporations selling products, politicians selling new policies but not to common people.
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