Host Joy Gilfilen engages in a Civic Cafe discussion with Irene Morgan about the cultural, socioeconomic, and emotional impacts of the past few years of global upheaval. The upheaval resulted in high levels of fear due to military control implemented "for public safety." This control created ripple effects across countries, cultures, and entire industries. It caused disruptions on so many levels that it's difficult to see the long-term domino effects of shutdowns, lockdowns, and the trauma inflicted on people from different backgrounds.
The discussion delves into the economic dark side of fear and how living in family units and on farms can provide a buffer against it. They also explore how media distortion of information for fear-mongering generates profit but harms people. The conversation highlights how mass media can promote mass domination and mass incarceration. Ultimately, they emphasize the importance of shifting focus towards caring for people and healing trauma.
