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June 17, 2023 7 mins
4 Psychological Techniques Cults Use To Recruit Members

Hint: They hold off on talking about their alien god until much later. Key Takeaways
  • The beliefs of cults and other extreme ideologies are patently bizarre to any outsider observer.
  • Despite how strange their beliefs are and the stereotype, most people who get sucked into cults are relatively normal and healthy at first.
  • Watching out for these four manipulative tactics can help you from getting suckered by cults, scams, and other extreme organizations.
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