Believe Quote by Don DeLillo
“Not long ago, a novelist could believe he could have an effect on our consciousness of terror. Today, the men who shape and inflence human consciousness are the terrorists.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: “White Noise” (1985)
The creators of fear have shifted from writers to terrorists influencing collective anxiety.
In simple terms: Terrorists now shape public fear.
Recognize media influence.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- news consumption
- political discourse
- public policy
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Who defines “terror” today?
- How can societies resist fear manipulation?
Complexity of attributing cultural shifts to single causes.