Ep. 56: Prof. Mattias Desmet - From Shadows to Light

You're The Voice | by Efrat Fenigson

My guest today is no other than Mattias Desmet, a Psychotherapist and a Professor of Clinical Psychology at Ghent University (Belgium). He has a Phd in psychology and a master degree in statistics, and he published over 100 peer reviewed academic papers. Desmet the author of the international bestseller “The Psychology of Totalitarianism”. Since the onset of the Covid in 2020 he became known as the world’s leading expert on the theory of “mass formation”. He is a renowned public speaker and is hosted on podcasts & shows, including on Tucker Carlson.

This conversation peeks into the upcoming event of Desmet in Israel on Dec. 22nd 2024. We discuss the chaotic state of the world, and the importance of staying true to ethical principles amidst challenges. We explore the difficulties of open dialogue in a polarized society, the role of propaganda, and the essence of totalitarianism and technocracy. Desmet stresses the need for sincere speech as a means to connect with others and resist the tyranny of the ego, ultimately aiming to foster a more humane society.

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-- CHAPTERS –

00:00 Excitement for Desmet's Upcoming Visit to Israel

03:08 Navigating Chaos: Staying True to Ethics, Values & Morals

08:29 Sincere Speech & Open Dialogue

10:57 Propaganda & the Structure of Society

13:40 Totalitarianism and the Need for Sincere Speech

16:08 Understanding Tyranny: Global, Bureaucratic, and Ego

18:42 The Role of Ego in Personal & Collective Crisis

21:18 Human Connection: The Antidote to Isolation & Division

25:46 Join Us On Dec. 22nd, 2024

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