Maybe indeed we shouldn’t try to instill fear. Especially not the immediate fear that leads to panic. But instead imagine Something to Protect. Imagine protecting family, friends, all humans from UFAI or atomic war. No you yourself are in danger but all your beloved ones. Does that make a difference? What other emotions could contribute in a comparable way?
Maybe indeed we shouldn’t try to instill fear. Especially not the immediate fear that leads to panic. But instead imagine Something to Protect. Imagine protecting family, friends, all humans from UFAI or atomic war. No you yourself are in danger but all your beloved ones. Does that make a difference? What other emotions could contribute in a comparable way?