You've probably been influenced by a cult and don't even know it.
Not the kind with robes and compounds. The modern kind. The ones hiding in plain sight inside your social media feeds, your favorite communities, and the influencers you trust the most.
Cult leaders have always understood something most people don't: how to exploit the human need to belong. The tactics haven't changed. The platforms have. And the internet has made it easier than ever to build a following that crosses the line from community into control.
But here's where it gets complicated. Not everything about cults is destructive. Some of the most powerful movements in history started with the same dynamics. So where's the line between a passionate community and a dangerous one? Between devotion and manipulation? Between belonging and losing yourself?
This episode breaks down the psychology of cult manipulation. How leaders gain control, why intelligent people fall for it, what the internet has done to accelerate it, and how to recognize when a community you trust might be pulling you in deeper than you realize.
🎧 After this episode, you'll never look at online communities the same way again.
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