Cults and Social Needs (with Alice Mottola)
Clearer Thinking with Spencer Greenberg
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The Dark Dynamics of Cult Leadership
This chapter explores the chilling tactics employed by cult leaders, particularly focusing on Jim Jones and the NXIVM case. It examines the psychological manipulations and extreme measures taken to maintain control over members, including loyalty tests and branding practices. Additionally, it discusses the societal appeal of such groups in the face of loneliness and fragmented identities, despite their controversial methods.
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