Send us a text In this episode, I explore the uncomfortable truth that the chains holding us back are often in our own minds—and we defend them more fiercely than anyone else. Drawing on psychologist Mattias Desmet’s concept of “mass formation” (a form of collective hypnosis), I break down the four conditions that make societies vulnerable to propaganda, real-world examples of how it takes hold, and why we sometimes become its strongest enforcers. Best of all, I share six practical tools I us...
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Send us a text In this episode, I explore the uncomfortable truth that the chains holding us back are often in our own minds—and we defend them more fiercely than anyone else. Drawing on psychologist Mattias Desmet’s concept of “mass formation” (a form of collective hypnosis), I break down the four conditions that make societies vulnerable to propaganda, real-world examples of how it takes hold, and why we sometimes become its strongest enforcers. Best of all, I share six practical tools I us...
Send us a text In this episode I explore how a famous experiment in 1951 reveals the danger of herd mentality and talk about the ways we are being influenced by it today. I dive into the subtle signs of herd mentality—like blind agreement and self-censorship—and how it traps us in comfort over truth, from workplaces to social media. Offering practical steps, I share how curiosity, diverse perspectives, and self-reflection can break free from this mental cage, fostering personal growth and a...
The Soul Podcast - Tools For a Joyful Life
Send us a text In this episode, I explore the uncomfortable truth that the chains holding us back are often in our own minds—and we defend them more fiercely than anyone else. Drawing on psychologist Mattias Desmet’s concept of “mass formation” (a form of collective hypnosis), I break down the four conditions that make societies vulnerable to propaganda, real-world examples of how it takes hold, and why we sometimes become its strongest enforcers. Best of all, I share six practical tools I us...
