The Rise of Pathocracy: A Warning

Why is there a deep distrust of politicians in the West? Why is the political party system corrupt? Why is there a deep disconnect between the people and the government? You have now entered the world of political ponerology, which is the science of studying evil in political systems.

In this video, you will find a crash-course on this important method that helps us discern what is happening in the way we are governed and who rules over us.

The Polish psychiatrist Andrzej Łobaczewski studied the nature of evil, and in his book, "Political Ponerology: A Science on the Nature of Evil Adjusted for Political Purposes," he explained that the party system allows psychopaths to become successful leaders who then bring on tyranny.

Despite its significance, the book faced significant obstacles in its publication, with early manuscripts being lost or suppressed due to political repression. It was only after one of the scientists involved escaped to America that the book was finally published.

Łobaczewski argued that certain individuals with psychopathological traits, such as psychopathy, can rise to positions of power and influence, leading to the establishment of what he termed a "pathocracy."

In a pathocracy, individuals with personality disorders dominate the political and social structures, perverting moral values and using ideological masks to gain and maintain power.

According to Łobaczewski, societies oscillate between "happy times" and "unhappy times." During happy times, advanced psychological knowledge is suppressed, and societal hysteria grows, which eventually leads to the acceptance of pathological behavior as normal. This environment allows pathological individuals to ascend to power, leading to a totalitarian state.

In a fully developed pathocracy, the government turns against its own people, and the pathological individuals in power use manipulative tactics, such as Orwellian doublethink, to control and deceive the population. This system is inherently unstable and ultimately self-destructive because it promotes individuals with little real talent or ability, while people with morals and talent are kept out.

Political ponerology remains a critical work for those studying the intersection of psychology, politics, and the nature of evil, providing a unique perspective on how pathological individuals can shape and corrupt political systems. The question before us is: Will we allow ourselves to be ruled by a pathocracy? This video seeks to provide a framework for answering this question.