How do rumors lead to fear and unrest

days, rumors of crime and civil unrest were rampant and official channels normally available to refute such rumors were unavailable. As such, all questions pertaining to fear and rumors were

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anxious when we feel uncertainty—and anxiety on its own has been linked to rumor spreading. ... rumors because they talk concerning the things these people fear.

Such rumors are often a catalyst for riots – they justify violence and compel ... of dangerous rumors by those who intend to cause violence.

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