Would You Fall for a Cult?
It’s an important question to ask yourself in this new age of celebrity politics and narcissistic ideation.
by: E.B. Johnson
Would you fall for a cult? It’s one thing to sit in front of Discovery+ and judge from a distance. It’s another thing to be exposed to the ins and outs of cult indoctrination. Programming people to leave it all behind and follow into the maw of madness is no small thing. It’s a precise art, and it breaks people down — little-by-little, and from the inside out — so that they can no longer see their reason or their sense of self. So, would you fall for a cult? The answer lies in the setup and consistency of your life and wellbeing.
What is cult programming?
Cult indoctrination focuses on targeting weaknesses to reprogram behavior and beliefs. Ultimately, these new behaviors and beliefs work to make you more susceptible, and easy to control. This indoctrination focuses on four segments: emotional control, informational control, thought control, and behavioral control and change.
Emotional control
Emotional control is one of the primary ways that cult leaders can gain control and keep control over their members. Often targeting those who are isolated or…
