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Discuss and explain your findings, your source, and whether or not this data disputes or confirms this fear. If applicable, discuss how the media reports this fear.

In Chapter 4, “The Fear Instinct,” the author provides data regarding a few common fears that many people face, including natural disasters, airplane crashes, and terrorism. Rosling reminds us that “there’s no room for facts when our minds are occupied by fear” (103). He then mentions other problems- like contaminated water and alcohol abuse- that […]