Threat Picking
There are a lot of problems in the world, but they’re not all emblematic of something bigger. Sometimes an anecdote is just an anecdote, but Threat Picking highlights a sensational risk and portrays it as evidence of a proof scarier thing while downplaying conflicting evidence. This can be used to influence public opinion, promote a particular narrative, or serve a specific agenda.
The pandemic was rife with examples of Threat Picking. In extremely rare circumstances the COVID-19 vaccine causes adverse reactions. That doesn’t mean the vaccines are dangerous.
