Paranoia and Moral Panic: How Extremist Rhetoric Amplifies Perceived Threat and Social Fear Responses
Paranoia is a clinical and psychological construct characterized by persistent, often irrational or poorly grounded beliefs that others intend harm or wrongdoing. In public discourse it may appear as heightened suspicion, interpretive bias toward threatening intent, and the tendency to reframe events as evidence of an overarching conspiracy. While everyday suspicion can occur in stressful… Read More »