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How Fear Drives American Politics

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Explore the impact of fear on American politics in this thought-provoking 18-minute TED Talk. Delve into journalist David Rothkopf's analysis of the US political establishment's retreat into fear and willful ignorance, rather than embracing innovation and future-oriented thinking. Examine the major issues that US leadership is failing to address, including cybercrime, world-shaking new technologies, and the reality of modern total warfare. Gain insights into the need for a new vision in American politics that moves beyond fear-based decision-making. Discover how this talk fits into TED's mission of spreading ideas through powerful, concise presentations from leading thinkers and doers across various fields.

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How fear drives American politics | David Rothkopf | TED Talks

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