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Boogeyman Narratives in media and culture
We’ve all heard of boogeymen as children- the fabled creatures who live under our beds, ready to strike if we wander around at night or act mischievous. Now, boogeymen have found their way into every facet of our lives via the algorithms and platforms where we engage and via the news we consume.
A "boogeyman" is a media catchword, phrase, or individual symbolizing a larger group of people or an event that has created collective fear. From #COVID-19 to Weapons of Mass Destruction, they stoke anger, outrage, and terror. Recognizing these narratives will help you shift from an emotional frame of mind to better analyze your expanded circumstances. In this episode, we’re calling them out and challenging how they are formed and why they exist.
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By Jessica BuchleitnerWe’ve all heard of boogeymen as children- the fabled creatures who live under our beds, ready to strike if we wander around at night or act mischievous. Now, boogeymen have found their way into every facet of our lives via the algorithms and platforms where we engage and via the news we consume.
A "boogeyman" is a media catchword, phrase, or individual symbolizing a larger group of people or an event that has created collective fear. From #COVID-19 to Weapons of Mass Destruction, they stoke anger, outrage, and terror. Recognizing these narratives will help you shift from an emotional frame of mind to better analyze your expanded circumstances. In this episode, we’re calling them out and challenging how they are formed and why they exist.