
Is it possible to brainwash someone?
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How to Disorient Someone
CNN.com's John Sutter talks with author Josh Layton about the power of self-hatred. He says it can be used as a tool to break people down and make them feel bad for themselves. When someone feels guilty, they become unhinged; their identity is up for grabs. "You're literally a man without an identity," writes Layton.
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