Commodity Quote by Max Brooks
“Fear is the most valuable commodity in the universe...Turn on the TV...What are you seeing? People selling their products? No. People selling the fear of you having to live without their products.”
About This Quote
Source Book: “World War Z”, 2006 (interview excerpt)
Fear is commodified; media sells anxiety, making people dependent on products for security.
In simple terms: Fear is sold like a product.
Key Takeaway
Question the narratives that profit from fear.
Themes
media
consumerism
fear
control
society
Mood
cautious
critical
Type
non‑fiction
commentary
When to use this quote
- advertising
- political propaganda
- personal anxiety
Key Concepts
psychology of fear
marketing
social manipulation
Questions to Reflect On
- What fears are manufactured for profit?
- How can you resist fear‑based marketing?
A Different Perspective
Fear can paralyze and limit critical thinking.
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