# Robert Peckham

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How has fear shaped history?

With the climate crisis, war in Ukraine, a recent pandemic and the rise of AI, it can feel like there is more to be fearful of today than ever before. But according to historian Robert Peckham, human society has always been shaped by fear – and not always in the ways you might expect. Speaking to E…

Fear: An Alternative History of the World

Anyone who follows the news cycle knows that between conflict and pandemics, the looming threat of the climate crisis, powerful AI and not to mention political scaremongering and moral panics, we’re never short of things to feel fearful of. Cultural historian Robert Peckham's recent book is: Fear: …

Little Atoms 862 - Robert Peckham's Fear

Neil is joined by Robert Peckham to talk about his book Fear: An Alternative History of the World. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The vicious cycle of fear and anger — and how it traps society

Authoritarians rule through fear. We can clearly see that from China to the Middle East to eastern Europe. But why do we constantly overlook the way in which fear also shapes democratic societies? It's fueling populism and distorting our future focus. Then there's anger. It's inspired generations t…

Discussing Restorative Justice with Raphah Institute in Nashville, TN [Part 1]

To find out more about Raphah Institute, please visit their website: https://linktr.ee/raphah_institute Travis Claybrooks is founder and CEO of Raphah Institute, a nonprofit which helps marginalized communities access essential resources like housing, healthcare, education and economic support. "Ra…

Discussing Restorative Justice with Raphah Institute in Nashville, TN [Part 2]

To find out more about Raphah Institute, please visit their website: https://linktr.ee/raphah_institute Travis Claybrooks is founder and CEO of Raphah Institute, a nonprofit which helps marginalized communities access essential resources like housing, healthcare, education and economic support. "Ra…

The Season of Fear

Welcome to The Big Smoke Variety Show! This week, we walk through the fog of fear, meet courage on the street corners of London, and follow the rivers that carry us home. First up, Kevin sits down with historian and author Robert Peckham to ask what it really means to live with fear. From the “di…

Shock horror: How fear has shaped the course of history – Alex Andreou speaks to Robert Peckham

From the Romans to 9/11, fear has been used to influence our political landscape. But, what makes fear so potent and how does it continue to shape the world? Alex Andreou speaks to Robert Peckham, author of Fear: An Alternative History of the World, to find out if we can ever move beyond horror pol…