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“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.” quote by Don DeLillo
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“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.”

Don DeLillo

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.

Key Takeaway

Recognize media influence.

Themes

media terrorism culture fear

Mood

critical thought‑provoking

Type

analytical philosophical

When to use this quote

  • news consumption
  • political discourse
  • public policy

Key Concepts

psychology propaganda social impact

Questions to Reflect On

  • Who defines “terror” today?
  • How can societies resist fear manipulation?
A Different Perspective

Complexity of attributing cultural shifts to single causes.

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