Knowledge Handler

Information Sources & Information Sifting Techniques

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I am a retired librarian, most recently serving at Indiana Wesleyan University's Cleveland Education Center.

Friday, July 03, 2020

Landscape of Fear

Ed Yong muses on the "landscape of fear" that occurs when an apex preditor approaches prey animals. Yong cites research by Liana Zanette into various prey populations and the effects of predation.

Reading this reminded me that many human populations are fearful, considering themselves to be prey of the ruthless and powerful. Perhaps we can learn from studying the ecology of fear.

-DD

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Wednesday, November 28, 2018

Fear and Leadership

James Heskett asks if inspiring fear should be a tool of modern leadership.

-DD

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Wednesday, February 08, 2017

Fears

Jenny Anderson suggests that fears are sometimes strong even when there is minimal risk.

-DD

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