I'd argue that the WHO puts out solid data and research, which the media and governments toss as "boring" and spread the fear and panic they depend on to keep citizens from realizing how corrupt and incompetent they are. But yes, spreading fear is great to start a fire, but fear itself won't sustain a fire. People quickly adjust and say "Oh well, smallpox can't be cured".
I'd argue that the WHO puts out solid data and research, which the media and governments toss as "boring" and spread the fear and panic they depend on to keep citizens from realizing how corrupt and incompetent they are. But yes, spreading fear is great to start a fire, but fear itself won't sustain a fire. People quickly adjust and say "Oh well, smallpox can't be cured".
I'd argue that the WHO puts out solid data and research, which the media and governments toss as "boring" and spread the fear and panic they depend on to keep citizens from realizing how corrupt and incompetent they are. But yes, spreading fear is great to start a fire, but fear itself won't sustain a fire. People quickly adjust and say "Oh well, smallpox can't be cured".