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Interview 1730 - Breaking Free From Mass Formation with Mattias Desmet
May 30, 2022
Breaking Free From Mass Formation expert, Mattias Desmet, discusses the psychological factors behind mass formation, totalitarian tendencies, and challenging manipulation through individual authenticity. The impact of visually represented data on beliefs, the role of eternal values in shaping society, and the rise of technocratic totalitarianism are explored, with a focus on personal ethics and confronting evil.
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- Mass formations impair ethical self-awareness and critical thinking, allowing absurd beliefs without question.
- Speaking out against mass formation disrupts entrenchment and preserves individuality through sincere opinions.
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Understanding the Psychological Phenomenon of Mass Formation
Mass formation is described as a type of group hypnosis that impairs individuals' ethical self-awareness and critical thinking abilities. People within a mass can believe in absurd concepts without question, even if they are highly educated. Historical examples like the revolution in Iran in 1979 demonstrate the extreme consequences of mass formation, where people believed the Ayatollah's picture was on the moon. These scenarios reveal the radical impact and intolerance for dissenting views within mass formations.
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