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Why Religion Keeps Evolving, with Robin Dunbar

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The Psychology of Cult Leadership and Membership

This chapter delves into the psychological traits that characterize cult leaders and the factors that make individuals vulnerable to joining cults. It examines the shared characteristics of these leaders, including their charisma and social isolation, as well as the complexities of why people are drawn to them.

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