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The Successful Mind Podcast – Episode 519 – Full Throttle Thursday – A Conversation with Mattias Desmet

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The Dangers of Mass Formation

The chapter explores the concept of mass formation and its impact on societal beliefs, drawing examples from history like Stalin's regime. It discusses the psychological factors that make individuals susceptible to mass formation, highlighting the increasing loneliness and disconnection in modern society as contributing factors. The speaker warns against the shift towards a technocratic form of totalitarianism, urging the importance of understanding mass formation to prevent destructive outcomes.

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