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cultish, a talk with amanda montell [video]

anything goes with emma chamberlain

CHAPTER

Thought Terminating Cliches and Control

This chapter explores the use of thought terminating cliches in cults, discussing the techniques used to shut down independent thinking and maintain power. Examples of these cliches, such as 'boys will be boys' and 'everything happens for a reason', are mentioned to highlight their destructive nature.

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