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The Impact of Isolation and Indoctrination in Wellness Influencers
05:54 - 17:54 (11:59)
The language in yoga has always leaned towards the merging of the mind and the body; this outlook has led to conspiratuality in the wellness community. People who spend a lot of time online disconnected from their community are more susceptible to being indoctrinated into different ideologies.
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Conspiratuality is the mechanism where conspiracy theories and spirituality, particularly of New Age varieties, overlap.
05:54 - 10:30 (04:35)
Summary
Conspiratuality is the mechanism where conspiracy theories and spirituality, particularly of New Age varieties, overlap. Coined by Charlotte Ward and David Vos in 2011, the term gained traction recently thanks to a Medium article by philosopher Jules Evans.
ChapterThe Impact of Isolation and Indoctrination in Wellness Influencers
Episode#451 - Derek Beres - Conspiracy Theories In New Age Cults
PodcastModern Wisdom
This podcast episode explores the merging of conspiracies and spirituality in the wellness industry, and how language plays a role in promoting these ideas.
10:30 - 14:17 (03:46)
Summary
This podcast episode explores the merging of conspiracies and spirituality in the wellness industry, and how language plays a role in promoting these ideas. It also delves into the dangers of getting indoctrinated into these ideologies while being disconnected from diverse communities.
ChapterThe Impact of Isolation and Indoctrination in Wellness Influencers
Episode#451 - Derek Beres - Conspiracy Theories In New Age Cults
PodcastModern Wisdom
The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the disengagement of the wellness community from politics and public health, leading to the infiltration of far-right conspiracy theories through hashtags such as "pastel QAnon".
14:17 - 17:54 (03:37)
Summary
The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the disengagement of the wellness community from politics and public health, leading to the infiltration of far-right conspiracy theories through hashtags such as "pastel QAnon". This intersection between wellness, politics, and conspiracy theories is a growing concern that could have serious consequences.