Cult Leaders and Nature's Manipulators

This chapter explores the traits and strategies that define successful cult leaders while humorously imagining the journey from self-help guru to community figure. It also takes a chilling turn, discussing the behavior of parasitic wasps and fungi that manipulate their hosts' bodies and minds. The chapter concludes by examining the remarkable cooperation of ants and their significant biomass, shedding light on their ecological importance and the challenges posed by invasive species.