Is your organization a little culty? with NXIVM whistleblower Sarah Edmondson
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Unmasking NXIVM: A Cult's Charismatic Grip
This chapter recounts an individual's transformative journey within NXIVM, initially seen as a positive community but later uncovered as a manipulative cult. It emphasizes the need for critical thinking and questioning authority, highlighting the dual nature of charisma as both inspiring and potentially harmful. Through personal anecdotes and sociological insights, the discussion explores the psychological dynamics that attract people to high-demand groups and the red flags to watch for in such organizations.
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