The Politics (and Evolutionary Basis) of Fear PREVIEW by Chris Martenson Fear is being used to advance a set of political and corporate agendas. Sound ‘out there?’ It’s really one of the oldest political maxims stretching back to ancient Greek times and used extensively and with increasing effectiveness ever since. The Politics (and Evolutionary Basis) of Fear PREVIEW by Chris Martenson Fear is being used to advance a set of political and corporate agendas. Sound ‘out there?’ It’s really one of the oldest political maxims stretching back to ancient Greek times and used extensively and with increasing effectiveness ever since.