# Mass Formation on The No Agenda Show Mass Formation comes up in 34 chapters across 22 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from August 2021 to July 2026. - **Chapters:** 34 - **Episodes:** 22 - **Discussed:** August 2021 – July 2026 - **Related topics:** [Scott Adams](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scott-adams.md), [Hypnosis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hypnosis.md), [Joe Rogan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-rogan.md), [Cognitive Dissonance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cognitive-dissonance.md), [Mattias Desmet](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mattias-desmet.md), [Psychology](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/psychology.md), [Robert Malone](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/robert-malone.md), [Anxiety](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anxiety.md), [Associated Press](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/associated-press.md), [Covid-19](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/covid-19.md) ## Chapters 1–20 of 34 ### Reuters and AP Fact-Check on Mass Formation Psychosis - **Episode:** [1889: Producer's Tribute to JCD](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1889-producer-s-tribute-to-jcd.md) - **Published:** 2026-07-27 - **Time:** 1:33:02–1:35:28 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1889-producer-s-tribute-to-jcd/chapter/reuters-and-ap-fact-check-on-mass-formation-psychosis.md The Associated Press and Reuters issued fact-checks claiming there is no evidence of "mass formation psychosis" occurring during the COVID-19 pandemic. The hosts argue that the media's aggressive denial of the term actually serves as evidence of its existence. They also note potential conflicts of interest, citing connections between Pfizer and Reuters leadership. Keywords: [mass formation psychosis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mass-formation-psychosis.md), [reuters](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/reuters.md), [associated press](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/associated-press.md), [pfizer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pfizer.md), [covid-19](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/covid-19.md) ### Meetup Donations, Mass Formation Theory - **Episode:** [1769: Mr. Umami](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1769-mr-umami.md) - **Published:** 2025-06-01 - **Time:** 2:27:00–2:31:14 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1769-mr-umami/chapter/meetup-donations-mass-formation-theory.md A crowdfunded donation from the North Idaho Sanity Brigade referenced Professor Mattias Desmet's "mass formation" theory regarding the societal response to the pandemic. Other significant donations came from listeners in North Carolina and Canada, including a birthday tribute for Sir Adriel. These contributions often include personal notes regarding the state of local politics and the impact of government policies on daily life. Keywords: [north idaho](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/north-idaho.md), professor desmet, [mass formation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mass-formation.md), [tps](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tps.md), [canada](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/canada.md) ### Associate Executive Producers and Sustaining Donors - **Episode:** [1607: Lazinsky](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1607-lazinsky.md) - **Published:** 2023-11-12 - **Time:** 2:54:18–2:58:37 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1607-lazinsky/chapter/associate-executive-producers-and-sustaining-donors.md The hosts thank associate executive producers and sustaining donors. They mention an upcoming No Agenda meetup in San Francisco and discuss a book recommendation, "The Crowd" by Gustave Le Bon, in the context of mass formation theory. A list of donors contributing $50 or more is read. Keywords: [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), san francisco meetup, [gustave le bon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gustave-le-bon.md), [mass formation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mass-formation.md) ### Mattias Desmet, Mass Formation and Totalitarianism - **Episode:** [1509: The Best Clips Of The Day](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1509-the-best-clips-of-the-day.md) - **Published:** 2022-12-04 - **Time:** 1:38:22–1:42:16 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1509-the-best-clips-of-the-day/chapter/mattias-desmet-mass-formation-and-totalitarianism.md Professor Mattias Desmet explains the concept of "mass formation," a psychological phenomenon similar to hypnosis that occurs in totalitarian states. He describes how the crowd becomes intolerant of "dissonant voices" while remaining radically tolerant of leaders who lie. Desmet notes that unlike classical hypnosis, totalitarian leaders are often themselves "hypnotized" by their own ideology, such as transhumanism. Keywords: [mattias desmet](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mattias-desmet.md), [mass formation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mass-formation.md), [hypnosis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hypnosis.md), [totalitarianism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/totalitarianism.md), [transhumanism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/transhumanism.md) ### Mass Formation Psychosis and Pandemic Propaganda Song - **Episode:** [1508: 2022 Best of End of Show Mixes Special](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1508-2022-best-of-end-of-show-mixes-special.md) - **Published:** 2022-12-01 - **Time:** 11:24–14:54 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1508-2022-best-of-end-of-show-mixes-special/chapter/mass-formation-psychosis-and-pandemic-propaganda-song.md A rhythmic audio montage utilizes the concept of "mass formation" to critique pandemic-era public health messaging and vaccine distribution. The lyrics reference "Wuhan," "bogus doctors," and "wicked motives" while describing a state of collective hypnosis or social manipulation. The segment emphasizes the role of propaganda and "virtual signaling" in shaping public compliance during the COVID-19 crisis. Keywords: [mass formation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mass-formation.md), [propaganda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/propaganda.md), spiky baller, [wuhan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wuhan.md), [vaccine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccine.md) ### Hannah Arendt, Totalitarianism, COVID-19 Lockdowns - **Episode:** [1445: Trusted Flaggers](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1445-trusted-flaggers.md) - **Published:** 2022-04-24 - **Time:** 1:15:06–1:22:41 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1445-trusted-flaggers/chapter/hannah-arendt-totalitarianism-covid-19-lockdowns.md NPR's interview with Ann Applebaum regarding Hannah Arendt’s "The Origins of Totalitarianism" is analyzed for its parallels to modern governance. The hosts argue that the isolation described by Arendt as a tool for autocrats was mirrored in COVID-19 lockdowns to facilitate mass social control. Keywords: [hannah arendt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hannah-arendt.md), [ann applebaum](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ann-applebaum.md), [totalitarianism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/totalitarianism.md), [lockdowns](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lockdowns.md), [mass formation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mass-formation.md) ### No Agenda Listener Feedback, Ukraine War Media Skepticism - **Episode:** [1433: Vodka and Diamonds](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1433-vodka-and-diamonds.md) - **Published:** 2022-04-11 - **Time:** 0:00–4:41 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1433-vodka-and-diamonds/chapter/no-agenda-listener-feedback-ukraine-war-media-skepticism.md The hosts address listener emails criticizing their perceived insensitivity toward reporting on the Ukraine conflict. They argue that their laughter is directed at the repetitive and potentially staged nature of mainstream media coverage rather than actual human suffering. The discussion frames current events as an "information war" and suggests the public is in a state of "mass formation" regarding the demonization of Vladimir Putin. Keywords: [no agenda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/no-agenda.md), [ukraine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ukraine.md), [media skepticism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-skepticism.md), [information war](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/information-war.md), [mass formation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mass-formation.md) ### Midterm Election Strategy, Gas Prices, Stephen Colbert - **Episode:** [1433: Vodka and Diamonds](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1433-vodka-and-diamonds.md) - **Published:** 2022-04-11 - **Time:** 45:39–51:37 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1433-vodka-and-diamonds/chapter/midterm-election-strategy-gas-prices-stephen-colbert.md The hosts argue that the media's focus on Ukraine is a cynical strategy to marginalize Donald Trump and help Democrats in the midterms. They critique Stephen Colbert's monologue suggesting Americans should be willing to pay higher gas prices for a "clean conscience." The discussion links this rhetoric to "mass formation" similar to COVID-19 mandates. Keywords: [midterm elections](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/midterm-elections.md), [gas prices](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gas-prices.md), [stephen colbert](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stephen-colbert.md), [mass formation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mass-formation.md), [inflation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/inflation.md) ### Mass Formation and the Banning of the Letter "Z" - **Episode:** [1441: Yak Facts](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1441-yak-facts.md) - **Published:** 2022-04-10 - **Time:** 1:45:41–1:49:53 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1441-yak-facts/chapter/mass-formation-and-the-banning-of-the-letter-z.md The psychological concept of "mass formation" is applied to the global support for Ukraine, characterized by blue and yellow iconography and "virtue signaling." In Germany, authorities have warned that publicly displaying the letter "Z"—used by the Russian military—could lead to criminal prosecution. This move is compared to historical bans on letters in 1960s Greece and the modern "canceling" of Russian authors like Dostoevsky. Keywords: [mass formation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mass-formation.md), [virtue signaling](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/virtue-signaling.md), [germany](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/germany.md), letter z, dostoevsky, [greece](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/greece.md) ### Poison Shot, Chopped Baby Parts, Mass Formation Scheme - **Episode:** [1440: COVID Medley](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1440-covid-medley.md) - **Published:** 2022-04-07 - **Time:** 3:17:53–3:20:56 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1440-covid-medley/chapter/poison-shot-chopped-baby-parts-mass-formation-scheme.md A country-style song titled "Take This Jab and Shove It" expresses fierce resistance to vaccine mandates, alleging the shots cause miscarriages and heart attacks. The lyrics compare public officials to "jackboot cops" and "self-righteous Nazis." The segment concludes with a reflection on the "mass formation scheme" used by the mainstream media (M5M) to ensure compliance. Keywords: poison shot, miscarriages, [heart attacks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/heart-attacks.md), [nazi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nazi.md), [mass formation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mass-formation.md), [m5m](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/m5m.md) ### Rand Paul vs. Fauci, Fast-Moving Science, Masturbation Loop - **Episode:** [1440: COVID Medley](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1440-covid-medley.md) - **Published:** 2022-04-07 - **Time:** 3:40:24–3:47:03 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1440-covid-medley/chapter/rand-paul-vs-fauci-fast-moving-science-masturbation-loop.md Senator Rand Paul and Dr. Anthony Fauci clash in a committee hearing over NIH funding and lab-leak evidence. Fauci accuses Paul of "kindling the crazies." The audio transitions into a satirical take on "fast-moving science" and a bizarre, repetitive loop of the word "masturbation," which the hosts use to mock the self-congratulatory nature of public health officials. Keywords: [rand paul](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rand-paul.md), [anthony fauci](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anthony-fauci.md), [nih](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nih.md), [waffle house](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/waffle-house.md), [mass formation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mass-formation.md), [masturbation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/masturbation.md) ### Scott Adams and the Psychology of Taking the Loss - **Episode:** [1418: Homeless Apocalypse](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1418-homeless-apocalypse.md) - **Published:** 2022-01-20 - **Time:** 39:50–45:44 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1418-homeless-apocalypse/chapter/scott-adams-and-the-psychology-of-taking-the-loss.md The hosts analyze a recent video by Dilbert creator Scott Adams, debating whether his admission of being "wrong" about vaccine data was sincere or a sarcastic psychological play. They discuss the difficulty of "taking the L" (loss) in the public eye and how social media trolls use cognitive dissonance as a weapon against public figures. Keywords: [scott adams](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scott-adams.md), [cognitive dissonance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cognitive-dissonance.md), [mass formation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mass-formation.md), [social media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-media.md), [persuasion](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/persuasion.md) ### Show Outro and "Mass Formation" End-of-Show Mix - **Episode:** [1418: Homeless Apocalypse](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1418-homeless-apocalypse.md) - **Published:** 2022-01-20 - **Time:** 3:19:00–3:25:27 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1418-homeless-apocalypse/chapter/show-outro-and-mass-formation-end-of-show-mix.md The hosts sign off from the Texas Hill Country and Northern Silicon Valley, reminding listeners to return on Sunday. The episode concludes with a series of audio mixes, including a Tom Starkweather compilation of Joe Biden's press conference gaffes and a "Mass Formation" parody song by Sir Alf. Keywords: [adam curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), [john c. dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-c-dvorak.md), [mass formation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mass-formation.md), [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [end of show mix](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/end-of-show-mix.md) ### Listener Feedback, Mass Formation, Family Conflicts - **Episode:** [1416: Endemicity](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1416-endemicity.md) - **Published:** 2022-01-13 - **Time:** 2:12:45–2:29:29 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1416-endemicity/chapter/listener-feedback-mass-formation-family-conflicts.md The hosts read various listener notes regarding family rifts caused by vaccine status, with one anonymous donor describing being called an "effing idiot" by a sibling. The discussion touches on "mass formation" and the "vaccine cult" that has led to the ostracization of the unvaccinated. Keywords: [oklahoma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oklahoma.md), [nebraska](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nebraska.md), [mass formation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mass-formation.md), [family conflict](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/family-conflict.md), vaccine cult ### TikTok Mental Health, Anxiety and Cow Therapy - **Episode:** [1416: Endemicity](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1416-endemicity.md) - **Published:** 2022-01-13 - **Time:** 2:39:22–2:44:37 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1416-endemicity/chapter/tiktok-mental-health-anxiety-and-cow-therapy.md A TikTok creator gains fame for documenting her mental health struggles and "cow therapy" during the pandemic. The hosts argue that social media is exacerbating anxiety and isolation, contributing to the conditions necessary for mass formation. Keywords: [tiktok](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tiktok.md), [mental health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mental-health.md), [anxiety](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anxiety.md), cow therapy, [mass formation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mass-formation.md) ### Reuters and Associated Press Fact-Check Mass Formation Psychosis - **Episode:** [1415: Equity Hotel](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1415-equity-hotel.md) - **Published:** 2022-01-09 - **Time:** 0:01–1:57 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1415-equity-hotel/chapter/reuters-and-associated-press-fact-check-mass-formation-psychosis.md Reuters and the Associated Press published fact-checks stating there is no evidence of "mass formation psychosis" occurring during the COVID-19 pandemic. The reports claim the term is not recognized in the field of psychology, despite the concept of mass hypnosis being a documented phenomenon. Critics point to potential conflicts of interest involving Pfizer representatives at Reuters. Keywords: [reuters](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/reuters.md), [associated press](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/associated-press.md), [mass formation psychosis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mass-formation-psychosis.md), [pfizer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pfizer.md), [covid-19](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/covid-19.md) ### Robert Malone, Mass Formation Psychosis Theory Critique - **Episode:** [1414: Coof Croup](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1414-coof-croup.md) - **Published:** 2022-01-09 - **Time:** 35:16–43:39 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1414-coof-croup/chapter/robert-malone-mass-formation-psychosis-theory-critique.md Dr. Robert Malone’s appearance on the Joe Rogan Experience popularized the term "mass formation psychosis," though the original theorist, Professor Mattias Desmet, has since distanced himself from the word "psychosis." Critics argue that Malone’s framing incorrectly links the psychological phenomenon primarily to the rise of Hitler and the Weimar Republic. The core theory suggests that isolation and free-floating anxiety lead populations to accept a single solution, such as masking or vaccination, to achieve a sense of social unity. Keywords: [robert malone](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/robert-malone.md), [mattias desmet](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mattias-desmet.md), [joe rogan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-rogan.md), [mass formation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mass-formation.md), [psychology](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/psychology.md), [weimar republic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/weimar-republic.md) ### Scott Adams Analysis, Mass Formation as a Narrative Tool - **Episode:** [1414: Coof Croup](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1414-coof-croup.md) - **Published:** 2022-01-09 - **Time:** 47:57–52:37 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1414-coof-croup/chapter/scott-adams-analysis-mass-formation-as-a-narrative-tool.md Dilbert creator Scott Adams analyzed the sudden viral spread of the "mass formation psychosis" narrative, suggesting it was an inorganic "software update" slipped into the public consciousness. Adams argues that the narrative provides a framework for people to interpret their environment through confirmation bias, regardless of its objective truth. While Adams correctly identified the Hitler comparison as a potential diversion, he remains skeptical of the theory's organic origins. Keywords: [scott adams](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scott-adams.md), [mass formation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mass-formation.md), [joe rogan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-rogan.md), cognitive bias, viral narratives ### CDC Says Hashtag, Joe Rogan and Robert Malone Viral Clip - **Episode:** [1413: Flurona](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1413-flurona.md) - **Published:** 2022-01-03 - **Time:** 0:00–2:29 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1413-flurona/chapter/cdc-says-hashtag-joe-rogan-and-robert-malone-viral-clip.md The "CDC says" hashtag trended on Twitter as users mocked changing COVID-19 guidance, such as the reduction of isolation time from ten days to five. A viral interview between Joe Rogan and Dr. Robert Malone introduced the concept of mass formation psychosis to a mainstream audience. Despite attempts at suppression on social media platforms, the clip achieved significant reach across YouTube and Bitchute. Keywords: [cdc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cdc.md), [joe rogan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-rogan.md), [robert malone](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/robert-malone.md), [mass formation psychosis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mass-formation-psychosis.md), [twitter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/twitter.md), cdc says ### Scott Adams Vaccine Skepticism, Matrix Metaphor for Awakening - **Episode:** [1413: Flurona](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1413-flurona.md) - **Published:** 2022-01-03 - **Time:** 2:29–4:41 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1413-flurona/chapter/scott-adams-vaccine-skepticism-matrix-metaphor-for-awakening.md Dilbert creator Scott Adams is described as transitioning away from previous support for COVID-19 vaccines as public narratives shift. This process of realization is compared to being birthed from "gooey slime" or the character Trinity in The Matrix. 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