DefusedNews

Anthony Rispo and Dane Madore
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Defused News explores how belief, identity, and group belonging become fused in ways that shape politics, culture, morality, and social life. Drawing from Ideological Identity Fusion Theory, the show examines how ordinary beliefs can become psychologically load-bearing, turning disagreement into threat and group loyalty into a central part of self-concept. By looking at events from the past and present, Defused News asks why belief sometimes stops being something people hold and becomes something they are.

Episodes

  1. 5 DAYS AGO

    Unpacking Cole Allen's Manifesto: The Psychology of Ideology

    In this episode, we delve into Cole Allen's manifesto, exploring the psychological underpinnings of his actions and the concept of Identity Fusion (Swann). We analyze the manifesto line by line — examining the implications of radicalization, the devoted actor mindset, and the cognitive patterns that drive individuals toward extreme beliefs — with particular attention to the cognitive environment and the distinction between individual belief and group identity. We also explore the psychological and sociopolitical factors that push individuals toward radicalization and political violence: the moral justifications people construct for their actions, the role of community and identity in shaping those beliefs, and the complex interplay between personal grievances and broader political narratives. We examine the dangers of collective narcissism, the selective nature of empathy, and what it means to view political figures as enemies — raising critical questions about what motivates radical action and what societal conditions enable it. You can find Dane Madore and Anthony Rispo on Instagram @danemadore and @anthonyrispo

    1hr 16min
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Defused News explores how belief, identity, and group belonging become fused in ways that shape politics, culture, morality, and social life. Drawing from Ideological Identity Fusion Theory, the show examines how ordinary beliefs can become psychologically load-bearing, turning disagreement into threat and group loyalty into a central part of self-concept. By looking at events from the past and present, Defused News asks why belief sometimes stops being something people hold and becomes something they are.

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  • Creator
    Anthony Rispo and Dane Madore
  • Years Active
    2k
  • Episodes
    1
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Anthony Rispo and Dane Madore
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