anything goes with emma chamberlain cultish, a talk with amanda montell [video]
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Sep 28, 2023 
Amanda Montell, a writer, linguist, and podcast host, joins Emma Chamberlain to discuss the language and behavior within cults. They explore how cult-like behavior can exist in our daily lives, including in high school theater programs, workplaces, and wellness trends. They delve into the manipulation tactics used by cult leaders through specialized vocabulary and thought-terminating cliches. They also discuss the decline of traditional religion, celebrity worship, and the potential for healthy religious cults.
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Introduction
00:00 • 5min
The Oppressive Rituals of Synanon
05:07 • 14min
Boundaries, Surrender, and Cult Language
19:32 • 4min
Thought Terminating Cliches and Control
23:24 • 7min
Decline of Traditional Religion and the Rise of Individual Spirituality
30:13 • 7min
Celebrity Worship and Cult Dynamics
37:32 • 12min
Examining Cult-like Behavior and the Potential for Healthy Religious Cults
49:59 • 3min