The Psychology of Totalitarianism

‘The most important book of 2022.’ Dr. Robert Malone

Desmet’s work on mass formation theory was brought to the world’s attention on The Joe Rogan Experience and in major alternative news outlets around the globe. Read this book to get beyond the sound bites!

In The Psychology of Totalitarianism, world-renowned Professor of Clinical Psychology Mattias Desmet deconstructs the societal conditions that allow collective hypnosis to take hold. By analysing the global pandemic, he identifies the phenomenon of ‘mass formation’ and illustrates how humanity is being forcibly, unconsciously led into a reality of technocratic totalitarianism, which aggressively excludes alternative views and relies on destructive groupthink, vilifying non-conformist thought as ‘dissident.’

Key Themes Explored:

• Mass Formation Theory: Understand how societal conditions enable widespread collective hypnosis.
• Technocratic Totalitarianism: Learn how modern systems suppress alternative perspectives and enforce conformity.
• Groupthink & Cultural Critique: Building on Hannah Arendt’s The Origins of Totalitarianism, Desmet critiques pre-pandemic groupthink and its acceleration during the Covid crisis.
• Media Manipulation & Technology: Discover the dangers of manipulative technologies and media consumption in shaping societal behavior.

Desmet offers simple solutions—both individual and collective—to safeguard critical thinking and resist the willing sacrifice of intellectual freedom. The Psychology of Totalitarianism is an indispensable guide to understanding this pivotal moment in history.

‘Mattias Desmet's [theory of mass formation hypnosis] is great. . . . Once I kind of started to look for it, I saw it everywhere.’ Eric Clapton