In this incisive and timely talk, leading geographer Danny Dorling explores how public perceptions of crisis often diverge from reality—and why that matters. Drawing on global polling data and insights from his book The Next Crisis, Dorling examines the fears that dominate our collective imagination, from economic instability and immigration to distant wars and climate change. He reveals how these anxieties are shaped not just by events, but by inequality, misinformation, and political manipulation. With clarity and compassion, Dorling challenges us to rethink what we consider urgent, offering fresh perspectives on how to respond to uncertainty with greater empathy, evidence, and hope.