The chapter explores how human nature persists despite technological advancements, focusing on mob mentality and the challenge of controlling primal instincts in modern society. It delves into the influence of cult-like mentalities online, emphasizing the impact of mentally ill individuals and China's tactics in online spaces. The conversation also delves into the characteristics of cult leaders, power dynamics within cults, and the appeal of creating a cult, connecting these behaviors to historical instances and evolutionary origins.

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