The Cult of Synanon, Part 2
Sounds Like A Cult
The Rise and Fall of Synanon
This chapter examines the philosophical underpinnings of Synanon, contrasting self-reliance with dependency on the organization. It highlights the detrimental practices within the community, particularly the separation of children from their parents, and reflects on the personal impacts of this upbringing on trust and isolation. The discussion progresses to the decline of Synanon, marked by significant incidents that revealed underlying paranoia and led to legal consequences for its leaders.
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