EPISODE · May 2, 2019 · 20 MIN
27x: Why Fear Strangles the 21st Century
from Naked Humanity · host Stefani Ruper
Most people understand that we are easily manipulated by fear. But just how far does this reach? How pervasive is fear in today’s world, and how does it affect our politics, relationships, and personal strength and resilience? In this episode Stefani traces the history of fear, the relationship between fear and evil, and the way in which our society has become religiously obsessed--to a dangerous degree--with the need to sanitize the world and keep everybody safe.
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Most people understand that we are easily manipulated by fear. But just how far does this reach? How pervasive is fear in today’s world, and how does it affect our politics, relationships, and personal strength and resilience? In this episode Stefani traces the history of fear, the relationship between fear and evil, and the way in which our society has become religiously obsessed--to a dangerous degree--with the need to sanitize the world and keep everybody safe.
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