The '10 10 Fears of 2015' chart put together by Chapman University chronicles the biggest fears many individuals have from the largest to the smallest. Based off of a survey put together by the Chapman University, the results showcase that people feel a variety of different things from loss of identity, terrorist threats to the government and everything in-between. The infographic is an interesting read that uses data to showcase what is on the mind of our society.
The 'Top 10 Fears of 2015' chart is essentially a bar graphic that showcases the highest rated threats American are either "afraid" or "very afraid" of based on survey results. The most rated fear coming in at 58% of the vote is the "corruption of government officials" following closely by second place "cyber-terrorism." In addition, Americans also fear running out of money and credit fraud.
Biggest Fear Charts
This Infographic Chronicles the Most Consuming Worries Amongst Americans
Trend Themes
1. Identity Loss - With the fear of loss of identity being a top concern, there is an opportunity for businesses to provide innovative solutions for identity protection and privacy.
2. Cyber-terrorism - As cyber-terrorism ranks high on the list of fears, industries related to cybersecurity should focus on developing cutting-edge technologies and strategies to combat this threat.
3. Financial Security - The fear of running out of money and credit fraud highlights the need for disruptive innovation in industries such as personal finance, banking, and credit monitoring.
Industry Implications
1. Identity Theft Protection - With identity theft being a major concern, the identity theft protection industry should explore new technologies and services to help individuals safeguard their personal information.
2. Cybersecurity - The rising fear of cyber-terrorism creates opportunities for the cybersecurity industry to develop advanced solutions and tools to protect individuals, organizations, and governments from online threats.
3. Financial Technology - The fear of running out of money and credit fraud presents a chance for the financial technology industry to offer innovative solutions for secure banking, fraud detection, and financial planning.