In this lecture we investigate the phenomenon of brainwashing. We describe the 20th century British psychiatrist William Sargant's ideas regarding how the victim of brainwashing is similar to the religious convert and the therapy patient who undergo 'sudden conversions'. We finish the lecture by looking at how fear can be used as tool for 'mass brainwashing'.

For more videos visit our site at http://academyofideas.com

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In this lecture we investigate the phenomenon of brainwashing. We describe the 20th century British psychiatrist William Sargant's ideas regarding how the victim of brainwashing is similar to the religious convert and the therapy patient who undergo 'sudden conversions'. We finish the lecture by looking at how fear can be used as tool for 'mass brainwashing'. For more videos visit our site at http://academyofideas.com ---

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Academy of Ideas is a thought-provoking deep dive into the minds of history’s greatest philosophers, psychologists, and economists. Hosted by two brothers from Canada, this podcast explores complex concepts from figures like Carl Jung, Friedrich Nietzsche, and Stoic thinkers to provide listeners with the tools for individual liberty and self-actualization. Each episode tackles the challenges of the modern world—from the "psychology of self-handicapping" to the "decline of the West"—aiming to help individuals escape mediocrity and find meaning in a sick society. It is an essential resource for those who believe that ideas rule the world and that personal growth is the ultimate form of rebellion. Become a Supporting Member and access all our membership videos - academyofideas.com/members/

Academy of Ideas&nbsp;is a thought-provoking deep dive into the minds of history’s greatest philosophers, psychologists, and economists. Hosted by two brothers from Canada, this podcast explores complex concepts from figures like Carl Jung, Friedrich Nietzsche, and Stoic thinkers to provide listeners with the tools for individual liberty and self-actualization. Each episode tackles the challenges of the modern world—from the "psychology of self-handicapping" to the "decline of the West"—aiming to help individuals escape mediocrity and find meaning in a sick society. It is an essential resource for those who believe that ideas rule the world and that personal growth is the ultimate form of rebellion.

Become a Supporting Member and access all our membership videos - academyofideas.com/members/

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