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Supplementary Material 4: Passive Aggressive Therapists, Shit-posting Monks, and Weaponised Naivety

Decoding the Gurus

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Questionable Transparency in Financial Contributions

The chapter explores the discrepancy between a prominent figure's profits and their charitable donations, reflecting on the lack of clarity and transparency in their financial support. It critiques the trend of exaggeration in claims of supporting causes and delves into the psychological mechanisms fans use to uphold their belief in these figureheads. Furthermore, it discusses the deceptive practices of companies that exploit philanthropy as a facade for profit, prompting a critical examination of blind support for questionable practices.

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