The Psychology of Fascism
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The Psychology of Fascism
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In this episode, we dive into the psychological roots of fascism, defining it as the belief that "you're only in if others are out." This ideology, which thrives on discouragement and a myth of victimhood, fosters a dangerous desire for "purity" and isolation, leading to a counterfeit sense of community. We argue that the true antidote is "Gemeinschaftsgefühl," or social interest—a genuine "we-feeling altogether" built on mutual respect. We explore why an insistence on absolute agreement and the elimination of opposing voices (whether from the left or the right) leads to a bad world. Ultimately, when we forsake the Golden Rule and due process in the name of a "good result," we are winning people over not to virtue, but to force—and sacrificing the true security found only in trust and community feeling.