Doom-mongering

Description

Doom-mongering involves deliberately emphasizing or exaggerating potential negative outcomes to provoke awareness, urgency, or action regarding specific issues. This strategy seeks to mobilize public opinion, influence policy, or drive behavioral change by highlighting worst-case scenarios. While it can effectively draw attention to neglected problems, remedies include balancing warnings with constructive solutions, fostering critical thinking, and ensuring accurate, evidence-based communication to prevent unnecessary panic or desensitization.