Listen "Interlude IX — The Unconscious Collective: Crowd Mind, Contagion, and Hidden Governance"
Episode Synopsis
What happens when individuality dissolves into the crowd? From Durkheim’s collective effervescence to Tarde’s contagion of imitation, from Canetti’s swarm psychology to Girard’s scapegoat mechanism, and from Zimbardo’s situational power to Arendt’s banality of evil, this interlude explores the hidden dynamics of group mind.
The observable unknown here is the collective itself: a force that shapes choice, obedience, and even violence, while remaining invisible to those within it.
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The observable unknown here is the collective itself: a force that shapes choice, obedience, and even violence, while remaining invisible to those within it.
Join the dialogue:
WhatsApp channel: TheObservableUnknown
Email: [email protected]
Text: 336-675-5836
And share with us:
How did you first find out about the show?
What’s your favorite part or episode so far?
What’s one thing we could do to make the show better?
What’s one thing you’re struggling with right now?
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