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The Mass Psychology of Fascism
Ever wonder why some people so easily fall for authoritarian leaders, waving flags and chanting slogans like it’s a family reunion? Wilhelm Reich’s take is that the roots of fascism are not just in politics or economics, but deep inside the way we’re raised—and it’s as messy and awkward as your childhood dinner table. Spoiler: it involves a lot of sexual repression and obedience training disguised as parenting.
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