The anatomy of fanaticism and the collapse of reason

In our present era, group fanaticism no longer merely produces fools and narcissists; it has become armed with a smartphone. Digital platforms have turned into an excellent factory for modern forms of tribalism. These platforms struggle to ignite tribal emotions, amplify them, reward them, and recycle them, immersing groups in echo chambers that produce foolishness, narcissism, and collective impulse. In this space, knowledge does not grow; instead, hollow confidence grows and emotional reactions harden.