No one is immune from the fret agenda. CC/Kerys
I’m starting this week on a new site for my new show, “Fret Level.” And when I read stories like this one, from the Las Vegas Sun (excerpt, link, below), I am reassured that my timing is good.
The show, streamed via Live 365 and downloadable via iTunes, will focus on the electronic means used by governments to control the behaviors of large populations. (Personal technologies, and ubiquitous computing devices are a part of that.)
Terror has served governments well: the fear of it, the witch-hunter’s desire to stamp it out, the corporations’ desire to capitalize on it. All are behind what is making us feel ill, with no apparent reason.
“We are bombarded with information about our alert status and we’re told to report suspicious-looking characters,” Penn said. “That primes people to be more paranoid.”
Traumatic events can make people more vulnerable to having paranoid thoughts. Since the attacks, Penn said Americans have been conditioned to be more vigilant of anything out of the ordinary.
While heightened awareness may be good thing, Penn said it can also lead to false accusations and an atmosphere where strangers are negatively viewed.
That can result in more social isolation, hostility, and possibly even crime. And it can take a toll on physical health. More paranoia means more stress, a known risk factor for heart disease and strokes.
Still, some experts said that a little bit of paranoia could be helpful.
“In a world full of threat, it may be kind of beneficial for people to be on guard. It’s good to be looking around and see who’s following you and what’s happening,” Combs said. “Not everybody is trying to get you, but some people may be.”