Does the media play into our fears?

[Wha?]

Human nature is an average behavioural trend, and yes, given the right conditions, nobody would have the negative aspects of it. However, those conditions do not exist universally, so it remains. Even if you believe yourself to be unbiased, the easiest way to tell is if you dislike or like anything. If you do, then you are biased. It's not something you can just will away.