ter·ror·ism (n.) is the unlawful use or threatened use of force or violence by a person or an organized group against people or property with the intention of intimidating or coercing societies or governments, often for ideological or political reasons.



Media Terrorism plays on peoples' fears and hysteria. It's almost embarrassing to see headline terms such as: Shark Attacks, Y2K, Killer Bees, SARS, Flu Vaccine Crisis, and Duct Tape & Garbage Bags.



The Media has put a strangle hold on peoples' activity and it's time to fight back. "Tickle Me Elmo" and "Black Friday" should remind everyone that this sort of crazed consumerism is spurred on by the Media. This seminar defines different kinds of Media Terrorism, the ways in which it plays on human emotion, and spreads fear.

Media Techniques Headline Phrasing / Word choice Lack of formality Predictions Reactions Hearsay Leaving the audience with more questions than answers.

Themes "That makes it even worse" "We're not safe" "The world is coming to an end" The 9/11 card Conflict Drama

When did we become prepared to tolerate the intolerable? How did we become so desensitized?

This seminar will help participants see the lies behind everyday newscasts to re-sensitize them to meet such activity with proper outrage and appropriate consequences.