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How does the "Is the Fear Justified?" section in "Is the World Falling Apart?" best develop the idea that the media is responsible for portraying the world as being more violent than in the past? It suggests that when a violent crime occurs, the media must report on it, which makes people believe that they are in greater danger than they are. It explains that since people have access to news 24 hours a day, they see more reports on violent crimes than previously. It explains that the media reports on violence because it is what people want to see, even though some statistics suggest the world is becoming less violent. It suggests that the media reports on bad news so viewers and listeners will remain attuned to the potential violence they might face in their own lives.

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It explains that the media reports on violence because it is what people want to see, even though some statistics suggest the world is becoming less violent.

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