Topic: Academy Of Ideas

A presentation by the Academy of Ideas, narrated for After School, explores Carl Jung’s theories on psychic epidemics. The segment defines mass psychosis as a period where a large portion of society loses touch with reality and descends into delusions. Historical examples provided include the European witch hunts and the rise of 20th-century totalitarianism.

To counter mass psychosis, individuals must first bring order to their own minds and act as "Redeemer personalities." Spreading truth and using humor to delegitimize the elite are recommended tactics. Václav Havel’s concept of "parallel structures"—creating independent organizations and businesses—is highlighted as an effective way to build a parallel society outside of totalitarian control.