
Stuff You Should Know What is Collective Hysteria?
Nov 20, 2014
This podcast explores collective hysteria, delving into the phenomenon of mass psychogenic disorder and discussing historical cases. It also examines the power of the mind and how beliefs can influence our perception of pain. The podcast explores cases of environmental sickness and electromagnetic sensitivity, and how the media plays a role in spreading mass psychogenic disorder. Additionally, it discusses the power of belief and its impact on health, presenting a study that found a link between belief and likelihood of death from heart disease. The hosts also share their personal story of grief and discuss epilepsy awareness.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Collective Hysteria: Understanding and Diagnosing
01:53 • 11min
Cases of Mass Psychogenic Disorder and the Nocebo Effect
13:16 • 3min
The Power of the Mind: Placebo and Nocebo Effects
16:17 • 5min
Exploring Cases of Environmental Sickness and Electromagnetic Sensitivity
21:11 • 2min
Collective Hysteria and the Role of Media
22:49 • 5min
The Power of Belief and its Impact on Health
27:23 • 16min
Feedback, Grief, and Epilepsy Awareness
43:48 • 4min
