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Episode 3: Speak of the Devil
The Sound: Mystery of Havana Syndrome
Is Havana Syndrome Spreading?
The idea of Havana syndrome that's spreading across the world. The idea followed by the symptoms. People started to scrutinize their environment and scrutinize their body for symptoms after being told they were likely victims of a sonic attack. It's a self-fulfilling prophecy. Mass psychogenic illness is not a mental disorder. It is a collective stress response based on a belief. Everyone has beliefs. This psychogenic theory has the advantage of being the simplest explanation. But with stakes and emotions this high, the idea that this is a mass delusion gets a lot of pushback.
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