Some technology companies have found manipulative ways to inspire irrational levels of devotion. Should we be worried? “THE CULT OF THE FOUNDER.” “THE CULT OF THE TECH GENIUS.” “Beware: Silicon Valley ...
Why can’t we look away from stories about cults? The real story may not be about those who fall prey, but about realizing that we’re all vulnerable to manipulation. From streaming documentaries to ...
Back in 2022, one of the most unexpectedly big games of the year was a cute little cult simulator. Cult of the Lamb, developed by Massive Monster and published by Devolver Digital, made a huge splash ...
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Inside the Mind of Cultists: How and Why They Think the Way They Do
Cultists often seem like enigmas, making decisions and forming beliefs that appear irrational or even dangerous to the ...
Massive Monster and Devolver Digital have announced that the Woolhaven expansion for Cult of the Lamb is coming out on 22 ...
“We all have an idea of what constitutes a cult,” writes author Jane Borden in “Cults Like Us – Why Doomsday Thinking Drives America” (One Signal Publishers). “The word cult conjures a mental picture: ...
When it comes to cult phenomena, there is one phrase I hear over and over: That would never happen to me. And it’s easy to understand why. With cult content ceaselessly streaming across platforms, ...
Last week, I quoted Donald Trump addressing women: “I want to be your protector … You will no longer be abandoned, lonely, or scared. You will no longer be in danger.” On X, Kendall Brown observed, ...
Throughout history, humanity has been fascinated and horrified by the existence of cults. These secretive groups, often shrouded in mystery and controversy, have left a dark mark on societies around ...
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