You nailed it! Captured the Fear Porn strategy perfectly. The cultivated fearful anticipation did become a powerful form of religion. I know. I had it for the first few months. Some folks are still waiting nervously for the next chapter. Certainly the state health dept. is loathe to let go of all that heady power and their control. Certain politicians and bureaucrats will do whatever they can to regain these fine years of glory and importance.
You nailed it! Captured the Fear Porn strategy perfectly. The cultivated fearful anticipation did become a powerful form of religion. I know. I had it for the first few months. Some folks are still waiting nervously for the next chapter. Certainly the state health dept. is loathe to let go of all that heady power and their control. Certain politicians and bureaucrats will do whatever they can to regain these fine years of glory and importance.
These are reeeeeally good - excellent insights.
I think they are casting about for the new universal fear to replace climate change which is eroding in the global high stakes game.