The Search for Apocalypse: The Politics of Fear in the Era of Pandemics, Climate Change, and Cultural...

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Michael R Hutchinson

The Search for Apocalypse

The Politics of Fear in the Era of Pandemics, Climate Change, and Cultural Wars

Michael R Hutchinson

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English

Mulberry House Publishing
01 November 2023

Social impact of disasters; Conspiracy theories

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"In ""The Search for Apocalypse,"" author Michael R. Hutchinson delves into the compelling intersections of social media psychology, political theory ideologies, and the power of persuasion in politics. This thought-provoking, free-thinking book probes deep into how our social beliefs systems-from conspiracy theories to climate change crisis narratives-are manipulated by propaganda and woke fake news.

Drawing upon a wide range of historical, scientific, and philosophical perspectives, Hutchinson questions the prevalent societal norms that often rely on 'proof by consensus.' He uncovers the hidden mechanisms that fuel our collective anxieties, from topics ranging from Religion, Democracy, and Political Mass Control to sensationalism and post-truth politics. As we navigate through an era increasingly dictated by alarmist politics and media spin, Hutchinson argues that our responses are not merely reactionary but are outcomes dictated by our genetically inherited herd instinct.

As we find ourselves entangled in a web of mass persuasion, mainstream narratives, cancel culture, and alternative facts, are we merely prisoners of our own primal fears? Find the answers for yourself in ""The Search for Apocalypse."""

By: Michael R Hutchinson
Imprint: Mulberry House Publishing
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 13mm
Weight: 327g
ISBN: 9781739577209
ISBN 10: 1739577205
Pages: 242
Publication Date: 01 November 2023
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active