Dr. Steven Hassan talks with Dr. Ravi Chandra: Compassion in the Time of Social Media

Humans crave connection. This need for connection is a vital aspect of the psychology behind cults, coercion, and undue influence. Isolation makes people vulnerable and fearful and more likely to be influenced in harmful ways. Psychiatrist Ravi Chandra discusses the psychology of connection, how institutions can take action to encourage empathy and critical thinking, and how social media and fear-mongering news cycles are creating divisions. We need to be focusing on developing trust and community. 
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#drstevenhassan #stevenhassan #cults #mindcontrol #brainwashing
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[@BeckyUSA]

Great show Steven!

[@jodydavison33]

So it was only $75,000 cost to the APA? Compare that cost to what real life consequences are already raining down upon this country.

[@martashea159]

Well, we can’t have everyone left leaning. I also think like the far right, the far left is very cult like too. About the book banning on the right, it’s mostly explicit sex, especially homosexual or trans that are banned for kids. I think any sex is inappropriate for children. I do agree with you both though.

[@bryanando5492]

Certainly the idea of the authoritarian personality is important across all contexts. 🤔 Maybe bringing up Adorno and the historical context of his work would be more pertinent to people... I think the F in F-scale should stand for "follower", not necessarily "fascist."😂