Eye-opening social analysis Why we have to overcome our fear War, climate crisis, disenchantment with democracy: The time of security is over, the feel-good society that has established itself over the last 30 years is a thing of the past. Fear, irrationality and defensiveness determine part of our culture of debate. Many people have not learned enough to deal with fear and to cope with socio-political crises through a constructive culture of debate. This must now be made up. If we do not actively address the problems in this decade, Germany and Europe could atrophy into insignificance. A committed political plea that gives courage In his eye-opening analysis of society, Friedman promotes considered and courageous action. A call to take the acute and future crises seriously and thus overcome fear and panic. 'We have to face our realities. We haven't done that for decades.