The boom of esotericism: Between self-discovery and distance from science – An underestimated social danger

DMZ – KNOW ¦ Sarah Koller ¦ Esoterik is currently experiencing a renaissance, supported by celebrities, influencers: inside and a billion-dollar market. But behind crystals, tarot maps and energy healing is not only a harmless search for meaning, but also a worrying distance from science. Experts warn: The esoteric boom harbours dangers ranging from the spread of pseudoscientific concepts to the undermining of scientific standards. Esoterik as a…