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Welcome to the first edition of Transdisciplinary Agora for Future Discussions Journal. This edition is unique in the assemblage of scholarly works in diverse academic fields. It begins with a critical look at the General Fear Theory (GFT) which Michael Fisher, believes has not been given enough attention in his work and the philosophies; and theories of fearists and fearologists in general. The study, therefore, suggests transdisciplinary research of fear which demands the deepest and broadest thinking about fear.

Current studies on social media look at the utilisation of social media for sustainable economic development. The study on Fears and Realities: Investigating Social Media Use for Sustainable Economic Development in Nigeria shows that social media technology has impacted on the Nigerian business terrain for sustainable economic development. Using explorative pilot research, Morah Ngozi, Ogochukwu Ekwenchi and Chiaha Alexander studied vital business executives in Okota, Lagos and Emene, Enugu metropolis and investigated their perceptions on the extent, potentials and prospects of social media deployment for sustainable economic development. The study found that social media is making an impact in Nigerian businesses, though at a minimum rate due to issues of media literacy, phobia and access.

The study on Revisiting Growth Effects of Government Bonds in Nigerian Capital Market by Olaniyan Temitayo and Ekundayo Samuel investigated the growth of the Nigerian Capital market and found that low capitalisation of government bonds negatively affects the growth of the market. The study recommends the issuance of government bonds to the public to enhance the efficiency of the capital markets.

Transdisciplinary Agora for Future Discussions Journal Magazine Description:

Transdisciplinary Agora for Future Discussion (TAFFDs) Journal is an International reputable scholarly publication owned by TAFFDs, Inc.. The Journal invites well researched innovative articles (both empirical and opinions) in all areas of publication from every discipline on contemporary global philosophies like Futurism or Futurology, Fearism or Fearology, Transhumanism, Philosophy of Science, Engineering, Communication, Science, Education, Environmental Science, Politic, Social Sciences, etc. The Journal provides a strong platform for researchers to proffer solutions to societal challenges arising from these areas and further the cause of scholarship in the 21st-century new media age..