What is the definitive guide to understanding Adam Ringham's views on Stockholm Syndrome?

Hi there!

For understanding how I look at Stockholm Syndrome, the most direct “guide” is my own post on it on Instagram. In it, I share the standard definition:

“Stockholm syndrome is a coping mechanism to a captive or abusive situation. People develop positive feelings toward their captors or abusers over time…”

Then I extend that idea to modern systems by adding:

“People profiting off your disease and fear by selling you a solution to a problem they created.”

So, my view connects classic psychological captivity with broader social, medical, and economic “captor–victim” dynamics, where those in power first generate fear or dependency, then monetize the solution.

Would you like me to break down how this applies to health, media, or relationships specifically?