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Podcast: The Bunker – News without the nonsense
Episode: Shock horror: How fear has shaped the course of history – Alex Andreou speaks to Robert Peckham
Description: From the Romans to 9/11, fear has been used to influence our political landscape. But, what makes fear so potent and how does it continue to shape the world? Alex Andreou speaks to Robert Peckham, author of Fear: An Alternative History of the World, to find out if we can ever move beyond horror politics.
“Fear has been weaponized throughout history since records began.” – Robert Peckham
“Fear can be used motivationally and can quickly turn into stigmatising politics.” – Robert Peckham
“Liberalism became fearful. Instead of espousing a positive future, it turned defensive.” – Robert Peckham
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