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.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Industries Being Reshaped
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
