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Behind the Bastards

CHAPTER

Exploring the Rhetoric of Cult Leaders and the All-Encompassing Ideology of Online Cults

This chapter delves into the allure of cult leaders who claim to have the ability to find soulmates, particularly appealing to those feeling lonely in our isolated society. It also examines the power of online cults and their parallels with online personalities, discussing the influence of parasocial relationships and extreme media consumption.

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