Esotericism: Harmless Belief or Dangerous Ideology?

Overview

Esoteric worldviews have come under renewed scrutiny, especially after instances where esoteric groups appeared alongside extremist movements in public protests. Once often seen as harmless alternative beliefs, they are now debated in a political context. The question is whether esotericism should be taken seriously as a belief system or viewed as a potential societal risk, and how far such ideas can influence public discourse and trust in science and institutions.