 Since you work within the realm of academics and mathematics, I don't know if I work in the realm of academics, I do have my degree. Do you notice the spillover of irrationality and maniac behavior within the space as well? Indeed, the fear factor does not just affect people of a certain education or certain class or certain economic stance or whatever it is. Fear, that's the magic of what those who are pushing fear in our society know. Fear affects everyone equally. Fear does not discriminate. The only way to protect yourself from fear is knowledge.