Top-Expert REVEALS: EU in Grip of Deadly Mass-Formation | Prof. Mattias Desmet

Pascal Lottaz speaks with Dr. Mattias Desmet, professor of clinical psychology in Belgium and author of The Psychology of Totalitarianism, about mass formation, totalitarianism, propaganda, loneliness, free speech, war narratives, and the emotional pull of group belief. The discussion covers the difference between dictatorships and totalitarian states, the role of education and media, and sincerity as a way to resist mass hypnosis.Links:Mattias Desmet Substack: https://words.mattiasdesmet.org/The Psychology of Totalitarianism: https://www.chelseagreen.com/product/the-psychology-of-totalitarianism/Neutrality Studies substack: https://pascallottaz.substack.com(Opt in for Academic Section from your profile settings: https://pascallottaz.substack.com/s/academic)Merch: https://neutralitystudies-shop.fourthwall.comDonation: https://neutralitystudies.com/donateTimestamps:00:00:00 Introduction00:00:50 Mass formation and totalitarianism00:10:02 Totalitarianism vs dictatorship00:18:18 War narratives and media power00:20:30 Education propaganda and democracy00:32:18 Mechanics of mass formation00:43:40 Breaking the spell with sincerity00:50:40 Truth reality and the observer00:57:42 Final thoughts and where to follow