# Totalitarianism on The No Agenda Show Totalitarianism comes up in 16 chapters across 16 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from June 2010 to August 2023. - **Chapters:** 16 - **Episodes:** 16 - **Discussed:** June 2010 – August 2023 - **Related topics:** [Hannah Arendt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hannah-arendt.md), [Mattias Desmet](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mattias-desmet.md), [Bill Gates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-gates.md), [Censorship](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/censorship.md), [Christine Anderson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/christine-anderson.md), [European Parliament](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/european-parliament.md), [Mass Formation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mass-formation.md), [Nazi Germany](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nazi-germany.md), [Transhumanism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/transhumanism.md), [Ann Applebaum](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ann-applebaum.md) ## Chapters 1–16 of 16 ### Christine Anderson, Globalitarian Elite Speech - **Episode:** [1583: Ninny](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1583-ninny.md) - **Published:** 2023-08-20 - **Time:** 41:09–45:31 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1583-ninny/chapter/christine-anderson-globalitarian-elite-speech.md German MEP Christine Anderson delivered a speech to the European Parliament characterizing the COVID-19 pandemic as a "test balloon" for enforcing mass compliance. She argued that the ultimate goal of global elites is to transform democratic societies into totalitarian systems by stripping fundamental rights. Anderson urged citizens to stop giving governments the benefit of the doubt and to resist further mandates. Keywords: [christine anderson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/christine-anderson.md), [european parliament](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/european-parliament.md), [totalitarianism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/totalitarianism.md), [civil liberties](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/civil-liberties.md), [covid-19](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/covid-19.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) ### Anne Applebaum, Social Media and Autocracy - **Episode:** [1490: Peanut Butter Spies](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1490-peanut-butter-spies.md) - **Published:** 2022-10-02 - **Time:** 25:08–26:55 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1490-peanut-butter-spies/chapter/anne-applebaum-social-media-and-autocracy.md Historian Anne Applebaum discussed the rise of populist authoritarian regimes and the role of social media in fostering loneliness and isolation. In interviews, she argued that autocrats exploit social fragmentation to dominate populations, making them more vulnerable to political misinformation. Keywords: [anne applebaum](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anne-applebaum.md), [npr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/npr.md), [social media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-media.md), [totalitarianism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/totalitarianism.md), [hannah arendt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hannah-arendt.md) ### Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Totalitarianism and Surveillance - **Episode:** [1487: Si Senor](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1487-si-senor.md) - **Published:** 2022-09-18 - **Time:** 2:05:14–2:08:19 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1487-si-senor/chapter/robert-f-kennedy-jr-on-totalitarianism-and-surveillance.md Robert F. Kennedy Jr. warns of a "historical jeopardy to humanity," claiming that modern technology allows for unprecedented totalitarian control. He specifically mentions Bill Gates's satellite projects and Chinese facial recognition technology as tools for monitoring human expression and thought. Keywords: [rfk jr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rfk-jr.md), [bill gates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-gates.md), [surveillance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/surveillance.md), [totalitarianism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/totalitarianism.md), [facial recognition](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/facial-recognition.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) ### Podcast Art, Mocking as Anti-Totalitarian Medicine - **Episode:** [1410: Spock Tiled](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1410-spock-tiled.md) - **Published:** 2021-12-24 - **Time:** 1:24:03–1:30:50 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1410-spock-tiled/chapter/podcast-art-mocking-as-anti-totalitarian-medicine.md The role of satirical podcast art is discussed as a tool to counter mass formation and totalitarian trends. By using humor and "mocking" imagery, artists provide a psychological outlet that helps individuals maintain a critical perspective on mainstream narratives. Keywords: [podcast art](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcast-art.md), [satire](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/satire.md), [mattias desmet](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mattias-desmet.md), [totalitarianism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/totalitarianism.md), [visual media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/visual-media.md) ### Totalitarianism vs Dictatorship, Scott Adams' Nazi Comparisons - **Episode:** [1409: Viral Blizzard](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1409-viral-blizzard.md) - **Published:** 2021-12-20 - **Time:** 36:41–42:31 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1409-viral-blizzard/chapter/totalitarianism-vs-dictatorship-scott-adams-nazi-comparisons.md The hosts deconstruct Scott Adams' misunderstanding of Professor Mattias Desmet's theory, noting that Desmet specifies "totalitarianism" rather than "dictatorship." They claim Adams uses "Hitler bombs" as a rhetorical tell to dismiss the theory because he cannot admit he was "duped" into taking the vaccine. Keywords: [mattias desmet](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mattias-desmet.md), [totalitarianism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/totalitarianism.md), [nazi germany](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nazi-germany.md), [hitler](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hitler.md), psychological theory ### Christine Anderson's SOS Response to Australia - **Episode:** [1406: Birthing Comrade](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1406-birthing-comrade.md) - **Published:** 2021-12-09 - **Time:** 42:58–46:14 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1406-birthing-comrade/chapter/christine-anderson-s-sos-response-to-australia.md German MEP Christine Anderson issued a public response to an "SOS" call from Australian citizens, criticizing the country's transition into what she describes as a totalitarian regime. She argues that vaccine mandates are being used as a tool for governmental oppression rather than public health. Anderson invokes German history to warn against the dangers of silent compliance with the erosion of civil liberties. Keywords: [christine anderson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/christine-anderson.md), [european parliament](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/european-parliament.md), [australia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/australia.md), [totalitarianism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/totalitarianism.md), [human rights](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/human-rights.md) ### Totalitarianism vs. Dictatorship and Opposition Silencing - **Episode:** [1387: Clippers 'n Whittlers](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1387-clippers-n-whittlers.md) - **Published:** 2021-10-03 - **Time:** 35:02–36:32 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1387-clippers-n-whittlers/chapter/totalitarianism-vs-dictatorship-and-opposition-silencing.md The distinction between a classical dictatorship and a totalitarian state is analyzed using the theories of Hannah Arendt. While a dictator may become milder once opposition is silenced to maintain a positive image, a totalitarian system becomes more aggressive and "devours its own children" when it faces no public resistance. Current trends in social media censorship and the situation in Australia are cited as indicators of a shift toward totalitarian structures. Keywords: [totalitarianism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/totalitarianism.md), [hannah arendt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hannah-arendt.md), [soviet union](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/soviet-union.md), [nazi germany](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nazi-germany.md), [censorship](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/censorship.md) ### Totalitarianism, Intolerance for Dissonant Voices - **Episode:** [1373: Mass Formation](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1373-mass-formation.md) - **Published:** 2021-08-16 - **Time:** 51:34–55:27 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1373-mass-formation/chapter/totalitarianism-intolerance-for-dissonant-voices.md Totalitarianism is distinguished by a radical intolerance for dissonant voices that threaten to "wake up" the hypnotized masses. Professor Desmet notes that unlike classical hypnosis, the leaders in a totalitarian mass formation are often more hypnotized by their own ideology—such as transhumanism or mechanistic materialism—than the general population. Keywords: [hannah arendt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hannah-arendt.md), [transhumanism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/transhumanism.md), [totalitarianism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/totalitarianism.md), [censorship](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/censorship.md), [ideology](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ideology.md) ### Mike Yeadon Interview, Vaccine Passports and Totalitarianism - **Episode:** [1338: Forever Wars](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1338-forever-wars.md) - **Published:** 2021-04-15 - **Time:** 3:05:24–3:09:39 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1338-forever-wars/chapter/mike-yeadon-interview-vaccine-passports-and-totalitarianism.md Former Pfizer scientist Mike Yeadon warns that vaccine passports could be used as a tool for totalitarian control. He suggests that a unique digital ID, potentially linked to IPv6, could be used to grant or deny privileges based on immunization status. Keywords: [mike yeadon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mike-yeadon.md), [pfizer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pfizer.md), [vaccine passports](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccine-passports.md), [totalitarianism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/totalitarianism.md), [ipv6](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ipv6.md), [digital identity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/digital-identity.md) ### New Totalitarianism, Fauci and Gates Worship - **Episode:** [1319: Cluster Five](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1319-cluster-five.md) - **Published:** 2021-02-07 - **Time:** 1:09:27–1:15:51 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1319-cluster-five/chapter/new-totalitarianism-fauci-and-gates-worship.md Professor Miller describes a "new totalitarianism" emerging under the guise of anti-fascism, where any skepticism of official COVID-19 narratives is labeled as neo-fascist. The discussion covers the public's trust in figures like Dr. Fauci and Bill Gates despite shifting guidance and historical failures. Keywords: [totalitarianism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/totalitarianism.md), [anthony fauci](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anthony-fauci.md), [bill gates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-gates.md), [trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trump.md), [anti-fascism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anti-fascism.md) ### Sinclair Lewis, It Can't Happen Here Book Review - **Episode:** [440: It Can't Happen Here](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/440-it-can-t-happen-here.md) - **Published:** 2012-09-02 - **Time:** 2:25–6:31 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/440-it-can-t-happen-here/chapter/sinclair-lewis-it-can-t-happen-here-book-review.md The hosts discuss the 1933 novel It Can't Happen Here by Sinclair Lewis. Curry compares the book's themes of a totalitarian fascist state to Ayn Rand's Atlas Shrugged, suggesting Rand may have been influenced by Lewis. Dvorak also recommends Life and Death in Shanghai, a book about the communist takeover of Shanghai. Keywords: [sinclair lewis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sinclair-lewis.md), [it can't happen here](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/it-can-t-happen-here.md), [atlas shrugged](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/atlas-shrugged.md), gutenberg press, michael meyer, [totalitarianism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/totalitarianism.md) ### Muslim Demonization, Totalitarian Social Patterns - **Episode:** [439: Struggling Masses](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/439-struggling-masses.md) - **Published:** 2012-08-30 - **Time:** 45:49–47:48 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/439-struggling-masses/chapter/muslim-demonization-totalitarian-social-patterns.md The discussion explores the historical pattern of totalitarian states demonizing specific groups to consolidate power, suggesting that Muslims are currently being targeted in the West. It is noted that moderate Muslim voices are often ignored by the media in favor of extremist narratives. The conversation also touches on the media's portrayal of domestic threats, observing a focus on white veterans in reports of political violence. Keywords: [muslims](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/muslims.md), [demonization](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/demonization.md), [totalitarianism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/totalitarianism.md), [social engineering](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-engineering.md), [veterans](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/veterans.md) ### Cultural Totalitarianism, Botox Feedback, and Snooki's Hospitalization - **Episode:** [368: Too Many Clips](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/368-too-many-clips.md) - **Published:** 2011-12-25 - **Time:** 1:17:34–1:21:31 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/368-too-many-clips/chapter/cultural-totalitarianism-botox-feedback-and-snooki-s-hospitalization.md A speaker argues that the West is experiencing "cultural totalitarianism" where subjective opinion replaces objective truth. This is followed by more discussion on Botox's effect on the brain and a gossip segment about Snooki from Jersey Shore having her stomach pumped. Keywords: [totalitarianism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/totalitarianism.md), [botox](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/botox.md), in-n-out, [snooki](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/snooki.md), [jersey shore](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jersey-shore.md) ### Melanie Phillips on Cultural Totalitarianism and Climate - **Episode:** [211: The Botox Bot](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/211-the-botox-bot.md) - **Published:** 2010-06-24 - **Time:** 54:44–59:46 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/211-the-botox-bot/chapter/melanie-phillips-on-cultural-totalitarianism-and-climate.md British journalist Melanie Phillips is introduced via her book, "The World Turned Upside Down," which argues that Western society has abandoned objective truth for subjective ideology. 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