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Adam Curry and Mo Facts open episode 89 of the podcast by discussing the concept of mass formation psychosis in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. They explore how this psychological phenomenon has influenced racial dynamics and served as a societal wedge over the last three years. The conversation touches on the international export of these dynamics, specifically mentioning recent reports regarding the Dutch role in the historical slave trade.
Kim Iverson reports on the viral trending of the term "mass formation psychosis" following an interview between Joe Rogan and Dr. Robert Malone. Search results on Google were allegedly manipulated, with the search engine displaying disclaimers about "reliable sources" while other sites labeled the term a far-right buzzword. The segment highlights the difficulty of finding objective information on mainstream search engines compared to alternatives like DuckDuckGo.
The discussion touches on "mass formation" and the transition of public fear from COVID-19 to the Russia-Ukraine conflict. The hosts cite former KGB informant Yuri Bezmenov's theories on ideological subversion and the corruption of the educational system. They argue that political leaders use external enemies like Putin to deflect blame for domestic issues like gas prices and inflation.
The hosts explore the concept of mass psychosis, comparing modern mask mandates and vaccine status to historical segregation. They argue that social pressure to wear masks, even when not believed to be effective, is a form of mental submission to the system. The discussion predicts a future where social credit scores and digital beacons on phones will replace physical markers of "otherness," creating a new tier of disenfranchised citizens.
The hosts discuss the concept of "mass formation" and how false information is often planted alongside real analysis to discredit researchers. They emphasize the importance of vetting clips and maintaining context to avoid falling for "nuggets" of misinformation designed to destabilize independent media.
The hosts apply Professor Mattias Desmet's theory of "Mass Formation" to the public's reaction to the Rittenhouse trial. They discuss how the 30% of people who are "hypnotized" by the narrative cannot be reached, but the 40% who simply go along with it can be influenced by factual information.
The discussion turns to "mass formation" and the psychological impact of constant fear. The hosts argue that the promotion of condoms during the AIDS crisis served a dual purpose of disease prevention and depopulation. They suggest that modern health mandates create a similar "BAM in your head" psychological state.
Professor Mattias Desmet of Ghent University identifies a psychological state called "mass formation," a form of collective hypnosis driven by free-floating anxiety. This phenomenon occurs when a population connects its internal distress to a specific object provided by the media, such as a virus or a racial theory. Once this connection is made, individuals participate in a "heroic battle" against the object, leading to a loss of individual cognitive function and intelligence.
Professor Desmet and marketing expert Seth Godin discuss the "lizard brain," the primitive part of the human brain driven by fear and anger. Totalitarian systems aim to keep the population in this state of "mental intoxication" to prevent rational thought. The most effective tools to break this spell are memes, mockery, and sarcasm, as these require higher-level human cognitive functions that algorithms and primitive "lizard" thinking cannot replicate.
