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b'\\u201cMass Formation\\u201d \\u2013 popularized by Mattias Desmet \\u2013 is not in psychology textbooks. But we see examples of it every day as delusional mobs act like singular, hypnotized units: blindly following authority even when \\u2013 to outside observers \\u2013 they are obviously acting like cult members.\\nGET DESMET\\u2019S BOOK:\\xa0https://amzn.to/3UkjS3q\\nMattias Desmet is widely known as the pioneer researcher of mass formation (sometimes called \\u201cMass Delusional Psychosis\\u201d) and mob mentality. His work gained prominence in 2021 when Dr. Robert Malone discussed it on The Joe Rogan Experience as an explanation for the strange actions of people during the pandemic. The episode was quickly censored by YouTube after being viewed by millions.\\nMattias Desmet\\xa0is professor of psychology at the University of Ghent in Belgium and author of The Psychology of Totalitarianism. Desmet is the author of over one hundred peer-reviewed academic papers. In 2018 he received the Evidence-Based Psychoanalytic Case Study Prize of the Association for Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy, and in 2019 he received the Wim Trijsburg Prize of the Dutch Association of Psychotherapy. Follow him at\\xa0https://x.com/desmetmattias\\xa0and learn more at\\xa0https://mattiasdesmet.org\\xa0\\n\\u300c\\xa0SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS \\u300d Find out more about the brands that make this show possible and get special discounts on Dr. Drew\'s favorite products at https://drdrew.com/sponsors\\xa0\\n\\u2022 PALEOVALLEY - "Paleovalley has a wide variety of extraordinary products that are both healthful and delicious,\\u201d says Dr. Drew. "I am a huge fan of this brand and know you\'ll love it too!\\u201d Get 15% off your first order at https://drdrew.com/paleovalley\\n\\u2022 COZY EARTH - Susan and Drew love Cozy Earth\'s sheets & clothing made with super-soft viscose from bamboo! Use code DREW to save up to 40% at https://drdrew.com/cozy\\n\\u2022 TRU NIAGEN - For almost a decade, Dr. Drew has been taking a healthy-aging supplement called Tru Niagen, which uses a patented form of Nicotinamide Riboside to boost NAD levels. Use code DREW for 20% off at https://drdrew.com/truniagen\\n\\u2022 GENUCEL - Using a proprietary base formulated by a pharmacist, Genucel has created skincare that can dramatically improve the appearance of facial redness and under-eye puffiness. Get an extra discount with promo code DREW at https://genucel.com/drew\\n\\u2022 THE WELLNESS COMPANY - Counteract harmful spike proteins with TWC\'s Signature Series Spike Support Formula containing nattokinase and selenium. Learn more about TWC\'s supplements at https://twc.health/drew\\n\\u300c\\xa0GEAR\\xa0\\u300d \\u2022 NANLITE - Dr. Drew upgraded his studio with Nanlite: the best lighting for film, TV, and live streaming podcasts. Bring your vision to life at https://drdrew.com/nanlite\\n\\u300c\\xa0MEDICAL NOTE\\xa0\\u300d\\nPortions of this program may examine countervailing views on important medical issues. Always consult your personal physician before making any decisions about your health.\\n\\u300c\\xa0ABOUT THE SHOW\\xa0\\u300d\\nAsk Dr. Drew is produced by Kaleb Nation (https://kalebnation.com) and Susan Pinsky (https://twitter.com/firstladyoflove). This show is for entertainment and/or informational purposes only, and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.\\n\\u300c\\xa0ABOUT DR. DREW\\xa0\\u300d\\nDr. Drew is a board-certified physician with over 35 years of national radio, NYT bestselling books, and countless TV shows bearing his name. He\'s known for Celebrity Rehab (VH1), Teen Mom OG (MTV), The Masked Singer (FOX), multiple hit podcasts, and the iconic Loveline radio show. Dr. Drew Pinsky received his undergraduate degree from Amherst College and his M.D. from the University of Southern California, School of Medicine. Read more at https://drdrew.com/about\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'