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68. Mattias Desmet: Mass Formation, Propaganda, US Elections, and Sincere Speech

The Feds

CHAPTER

The Dynamics of Mass Formation

This chapter examines the concept of mass formation, focusing on its psychological impacts and historical roots in totalitarianism. It discusses how feelings of loneliness and anxiety can unite individuals under shared narratives, while paradoxically deepening their disconnection from personal relationships.

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