👉 Panic engineering refers to the deliberate manipulation of information or situations to provoke fear, anxiety, or panic in individuals or groups, often for malicious or manipulative purposes. This can involve spreading misinformation, creating fake emergencies, or using psychological tactics to overwhelm and destabilize people emotionally. The goal is typically to exploit vulnerabilities, disrupt normal functioning, or gain control over others by inducing a state of heightened fear and confusion. It's a form of psychological warfare that can have severe consequences on mental health and social cohesion.