Mattias Desmet

Mattias Desmet, a professor at Ghent University and author of The Psychology of Totalitarianism, dives into the psychology of mass formation, elaborating on its manifestation during the COVID-19 pandemic. He highlights crucial distinctions between propaganda and truth while analyzing the implications for the 2024 US Election. The conversation emphasizes the vital role of free speech and sincere communication in combating societal conformity and restoring authentic connections. Desmet also reflects on the potential resurgence of spiritual beliefs and the dangers posed by transhumanism.

In this engaging conversation, Mattias Desmet, a psychology professor at the University of Ghent and author of 'The Psychology of Totalitarianism', dissects mass formation psychosis, particularly its rise during the pandemic. He delves into how loneliness fuels herd mentality and explores the crucial need for dissenting voices. Desmet highlights the potential for a movement toward sincerity and truth as a counter to manipulation, urging a return to empathy and ethical resilience to combat totalitarianism, and emphasizing the power of authentic expression in challenging collective pressures.

Mattias Desmet, professor klinische psychologie aan de Universiteit Gent, staat bekend om zijn kritische blik op maatschappelijke ontwikkelingen en zijn theorie over massavorming. In dit gesprek vertelt hij over de waarde van oprechtheid in communicatie en de complexe relaties tussen mannen en vrouwen. Hij duikt ook in complotdenken en de noodzaak van kritisch denken. Daarnaast eert hij Yannick Verdijk en weerspiegelt hij op de ethiek en verantwoordelijkheden van media en overheid in delicate kwesties.

Professor Mattias Desmet discusses societal mass hypnosis and the dangers of sticking to absurd beliefs. He explores the impact of mass formation on society, the evolution of science as a dominant discourse, and the importance of dissenting voices in preventing atrocities. The podcast emphasizes upholding ethical principles in the face of totalitarianism and the transformative power of staying true to ethical values.

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.