ESOTERIC PRACTICES AS A FORM OF SOCIETAL MANIPULATION
Authors:
1.
Northern (Arctic) Federal University named after M. V. Lomonosov
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
2.
Northern (Arctic) Federal University named after M. V. Lomonosov
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Type:
Article
Pages:
from 21
to 24
Status:
Published
Received:
06.06.2025
Accepted:
06.06.2025
Published:
06.06.2025
Subject area:
UDC 316
Language:
Russian
Keywords:
esoteric practices, mass manipulation, collective consciousness, mystical perception, social control
Abstract (English):
This article examines the mechanisms through which esoteric doctrines influence the formation of collective worldviews and behavioral patterns. Particular attention is paid to the role of mystical perception of reality in processes of social control, as well as to analyzing strategies employed by charismatic leaders to implant specific ideological frameworks. The conducted analysis concludes that the synthesis of esoteric practices with modern communication technologies creates a powerful toolkit for covert manipulation of social processes.
This article examines the mechanisms through which esoteric doctrines influence the formation of collective worldviews and behavioral patterns. Particular attention is paid to the role of mystical perception of reality in processes of social control, as well as to analyzing strategies employed by charismatic leaders to implant specific ideological frameworks. The conducted analysis concludes that the synthesis of esoteric practices with modern communication technologies creates a powerful toolkit for covert manipulation of social processes.
Keywords:
esoteric practices, mass manipulation, collective consciousness, mystical perception, social control
esoteric practices, mass manipulation, collective consciousness, mystical perception, social control
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