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This attitude reflects a broader societal trend where people, instead of confronting their issues head-on, indulge in what the speaker refers to as "fear porn"—sensationalized fear-mongering about societal threats that ultimately serve to manipulate and profit off of collective anxieties. The idea here is that irrational fears and overprotection can become lucrative, fostering an environment where "weird" behaviors flourish.