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Why Do People Join Cults? (2018 Rerun)

Psychology In Seattle Podcast

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Psychology of Cults and Leadership Dynamics

This chapter explores the psychological mechanisms of cults through the lens of attachment theory and personal experiences. It delves into the characteristics of leadership within cults and parallels to authoritarian political figures, emphasizing the culture of fear and compliance. The discussion extends to the implications of unstable leadership and the challenges of dissent in both cults and political movements.

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