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How Abusers And Radical Ideologies Use Cult Tactics To Brainwash People
Through avenues on the internet like documentaries, video essays, and social media, we know more about cults (large and small) than ever before. The problem is that people don't recognize cult brainwashing tactics when they're used by other groups to gain control. So what exactly does that look like?
By Luna Salinas5 min read
Picture a cult member: maybe you see someone who’s mentally ill, or weak-willed, with no light left in their eyes; someone happy to abandon their family, career, or hobbies in favor of the cult. The truth is, people don’t generally up-and-join cults. Instead, they’re typically vulnerable in some way and groomed by cult members who see value in other aspects of them, like their personality, abilities, or talents.