Egregore
Version 1.0.0 · Updated 2026-07-30
CORE DEFINITION
Originating from esotericism, now used to describe group psychology. It refers to a spiritual entity or collective consciousness that a group collectively maintains. Once formed, it has an independent vitality and in turn controls the behavior of group members (e.g., corporate culture, national will).
SCAFFOLDING EFFECT
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Group monster. A company is not just a group of people; it is an 'egregore'. It has its own survival instinct and personality. When you join an organization, you feed this egregore. Be aware of its existence to avoid being unconsciously consumed by it.
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This entry may refer to a 'psychological/imaginal entity formed by the condensation of longing', used to describe the stable psychological representation or obsession formed by intense longing in the subjective world. The specific theoretical source is yet to be verified.
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