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"Gender Gets You Cancelled, Islam Gets You Killed" - Andrew Gold
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Language as a Tool of Control
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Language manipulation can reflect cult-like behavior, characterized by altering terminology to enforce conformity among members. This approach, reminiscent of tactics used by historical cults like Heaven's Gate, serves to create an insular environment where new or unusual words reinforce the group's ideology. The comparison highlights how groups that operate on the fringes can unexpectedly be found within mainstream society, blurring the lines between conventional and cult-like operations. The adherence to specific language frames membership and may contribute to a sense of exclusivity or belonging among adherents, making the changes feel novel, even when they follow age-old patterns of linguistic control.
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