Fear can be the most powerful motivating factor in business and politics. This week, Business Matters explores how fear can be manipulated, overcome and understood. Read the full description.
- Playing
- The Business of Fear
- From
- Business Matters
We’ll meet someone whose been studying the media’s use of fear for decades and an entrepreneur who explains how fear can sometimes have positive effects. We’ll help you develop the tools to understand how it’s used, who uses it, and how to remain unafraid when you are bombarded with fear messaging.
To hear the full audio, sign up for a free PRX account or log in.
More from Business Matters
Inspirational Leadership and the President
(00:58:56)
From: Business Matters
We bring you the views of someone who has personal contact with the President and someone who is one of the world’s best leadership teachers to help us see what we can expect ...
Food, Giving and Gratitude
(00:59:00)
From: Business Matters
Thanksgiving episode featuring interviews with organic farmer Sharon Astyk, vegetarian author Jonathan Safron Foer, gratitude theorist Lewis Hyde, and Craig Cuccia of Cafe ...
David and Goliath in Business
(00:59:00)
From: Business Matters
This week on Business Matters, we bring you two stories of how individuals have fought legal struggles against massive corporate opponents who have been determined to avoid ...
Women Entrepreneurs
(00:58:56)
From: Business Matters
Six women who had careers in the world of traditional business decided to become entrepreneurs. We learn their stories, find out about their challenges and realize the ...
The Consequences of Capitalism
(00:59:00)
From: Business Matters
This week on Business Matters, we’re exploring how the our capitalist system shapes human interactions and ways to create solutions through dialogue. We also explore the ...
The Business of Shock
(00:59:00)
From: Business Matters
This week, Business Matters will explore how the lame-duck Bush Administration and the Federal Reserve are applying a kind shock therapy to the economy, and we’ll spend the ...
The Business of Consumerism
(00:59:00)
From: Business Matters
We explore the history and future of consumerism in our society. Find out how the psychology of consumer behavior and marketing to children has shaped our culture.
The Dark Side of Banking
(00:59:00)
From: Business Matters
Instead of letting big banks do whatever they want with out money , how can we start to harness our own financial power?
The Business of War
(00:59:00)
From: Business Matters
The US military budget is bigger than the rest of the world’s military spending combined. That’s not even counting the private contractors who rely on war in the Middle East ...
The Fundamentals of Change
(00:59:00)
From: Business Matters
How can leaders move from inspiring their business or community to sparking action to enact the change?
Related Pieces
Piece Description
We’ll meet someone whose been studying the media’s use of fear for decades and an entrepreneur who explains how fear can sometimes have positive effects. We’ll help you develop the tools to understand how it’s used, who uses it, and how to remain unafraid when you are bombarded with fear messaging.
Musical Works
| Title | Artist | Album | Label | Year | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I'm Afraid of Americans | David Bowie | Earthling. | Virgin | 1997 | 04:12 |
Related Website
Robert Karl Skoglund
Posted on December 12, 2008 at 05:52 PM | Permalink
Air Professor Altheide's comments and learn the meaning of excellence
Professor David L. Altheide's book is Terrorism and the Politics of Fear. He is a national treasure.
The humble Farmer