The Controversial Guru Who Wants to 'Upgrade Civilization'

Bentinho Massaro has hundreds of thousands of followers on social media, supporters the spiritual guru gained through his teachings about “self-realization,” “enlightenment,” and the idea of “upgrading civilization.” While some of his ideas are pretty standard, like the importance of silent...

25 min - Spirituality & Wellness - VICE

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