Dr. Robert Malone
When I first started discussing “Mass Formation Psychosis” (and specifically on Joe Rogan #1757), the entire Silicon Valley and Corporate Media seemed to simultaneously loose bladder control, claiming that there was no such thing, that this was not in the American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistics Manual, had no basis in the literature, and was a fabricated concept. “Factcheckers” had a field day. The Guardian and Forbes almost stroked out in outrage. In a fit of self righteous indignation, aging 60s rocker Neil Young, whose Spotfy hit rate was anemic at best, left Spotify together with Crosby, Stills and Nash, only to return later with their tails between their legs
As the topic started trending, Google immediately started editing search results in real time to elevate unqualified opinions that cast shade on the theory and teachings. Then world-renowned Professor of Clinical Psychology Mattias Desmet, PhD published “The Psychology of Totalitarianism” which documented both the process and the rich academic literature supporting it.
As far as I am concerned, that feels like yet more vindication (not that I care anymore), and a clear indication that Google and corporate media knew all along that they were guilty of intentionally driving COVID “Mass Formation Psychosis” in the general population. Personally, I think that empathy is the best response for the many who have fallen victim to this form of propaganda. Pity the poor hyper-vaccinated West Coast, aging Laurel Canyon crowd, and urban upper Eastern Seaboard, for they know not what they do.
So what about “Fearporn”? Just more Dr. Robert Malone MD, MS crazy talk? Well, thanks to Ilisa Kaufman Psy.D. and Psychology Today, there is independent validation of the term, and some recommendations for each and every one of us. They sound a whole lot like the advice provided by the late great John Prine, who got his Ph.D. from the school of hard knocks – “Blow up your TV, go to the country, plant a lot of peaches.”
“If you have not heard of the term “fear porn“, it refers to mainstream media content that deliberately and enticingly plays on people’s fears about disaster, disease, and death. Yes, there are media outlets that go beyond informing and alerting the public. Media is necessary and important to inform the public and to educate. However, at what point does informing turn into aggressively alarming people? Certain media is “intentionally” trying to panic the public. In a way, they are violating your minds.”
Dr. Kaufman proceeds with this indictment of the media and “fearporn industry”, and concludes with some practical advice.
‘What is the psychological effect that this can have on you and your loved ones? I have noticed the impact that the over-use of media has on my clients, especially for the anxiety and OCD communities. For example, I still have clients that “compulsively” check the coronavirus numbers and are still not leaving their house. For some, even if the policies and rules in their state have changed, they are unable to move forward. They are psychologically “stuck” in their Coronavirus protective behaviors.
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