This episode of Unravelling has Dr. Kevin Volkan, psychologist, psychoanalyst, professor, and author of Human Aggression, War, and Genocide joins Kurt to talk about large group psychology and continue the conversation about what drives so much of the great evils of world. Dr. Volkan shares insights on a vast array of associated topics, as they together work to approach and understand the darker side of human nature... and the potential power of psychological insight to give the hope in dark times.
Some resources:
Dr. Volkan, has authored and co-authored many books, including these with his father Vamik Volkan:
Human Aggression, War, and Genocide
Schizophrenia: Science, Psychoanalysis, and Culture
How the Mind Works: Concepts and Cases in Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy
Resource to find some of Dr. Volkan's books, free of charge:
https://www.freepsychotherapybooks.org/?ebook_author=volkan-kevin