Hermitix The Mass Psychosis of Modernity with Kingsley Dennis
Sep 23, 2020
Kingsley Dennis, a futurist and author, sheds light on his latest work, exploring the societal control and personal liberation in the modern world. He critiques the commercialization of education and mindfulness, warning against the loss of authenticity in spiritual practices. Dennis challenges the illusion of academic freedom and highlights the dangers of passivity in life. He also delves into collective psychosis, urging individuals to seek alternative viewpoints to break from mainstream narratives, ultimately advocating for a deeper connection to self and existence.
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Leaving Academia For Independent Writing
- Kingsley Dennis left academia after becoming frustrated with commercialized, closed academic culture.
- He moved to southern Spain in 2009 to freelance and publish directly to readers without institutional constraints.
Consensual Reality Shapes Modern Thought
- Modernity produces a dominant consensual reality led by scientific-rational narratives and globalization.
- That overarching narrative narrows acceptable thought and expands cultural bubbles into a global homogenous bubble.
Politics As Facade, Not Real Choice
- Political brands mostly function as facades within a larger controlling apparatus.
- Choices between mainstream political options often preserve the same overarching agenda rather than true alternatives.
