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When fear became a public health treatment
23 October 2026

When fear became a public health treatment

America Out Loud PULSE

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America Out Loud PULSE with Dr. Randall Bock – Psychologist Gary Sidley questions the ethics of using fear, shame, and conformity to secure public health compliance. Examining pandemic messaging, the discussion asks who defines acceptable behavior, where persuasion becomes manipulation, and why citizens deserve transparency, informed consent, and honest explanations of risk and uncertainty...