Just because it’s vivid doesn’t mean it’s typical. And just because it’s feared doesn’t mean it’s true.
Tag Archives: Fear
When Images Anchor Memory: The Hindenburg, the Akron and the Power of Visual Emotion
Why does hardly anyone remember the USS Akron? A flaming zeppelin frozen in a photograph, or a desperate voice crackling through a radio, lodges deeper than statistics ever could.
How Emotional Anchoring Shapes Online Risk Perception and Fireground Decisions
Social media amplifies emotional anchoring: dramatic images paired with comments like “This should never happen again” or “Ban that tactic” create an emotional echo chamber. Over time, this can shift culture, training, and even SOPs—driven more by emotional memory than evidence.
Emotional Anchoring Through Images: How Visuals Shape Perception and Risk in Firefighting
Emotional anchoring happens when a powerful image becomes tied to a strong feeling, leaving a lasting imprint on memory and shaping how we see future events. A rescue photo may anchor admiration, while a tragic image may embed fear, regardless of actual risk.
Data Not Drama 