MASS PSYCHOSIS - How an Entire Population Becomes MENTALLY ILL
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People's preference for illusions over truth allows for manipulation, leading to mass psychosis and moral degradation in society, as warned by Le Bon, Jung, and Arieti. Totalitarianism thrives on menticide, instilling delusional beliefs through fear and isolation, necessitating a collective effort to fight against its destructive effects.
Insights
People tend to gravitate towards illusions rather than truth, making them vulnerable to manipulation by those who offer illusions, as noted by Gustav Le Bon.
Carl Jung emphasizes that the biggest threat to society arises from our inability to manage our own psyche, leading to destructive behaviors, including mass psychosis, where individuals lose touch with reality and succumb to irrationality and immoral actions.
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Recent questions
What is mass psychosis?
A state where society loses touch with reality.
How does totalitarianism induce mass psychosis?
By manipulating collective feelings and enforcing conformity.
What are the dangers of illusions over truth?
Susceptibility to manipulation and self-destructive tendencies.
How can individuals combat totalitarianism?
By bringing order to their minds, spreading truth, and resisting conformity.
What is the term "psychic epidemic" coined by Carl Jung?
A widespread mental illness surpassing natural disasters in danger.