A cult studies psychologist named Alexandra Stein has published some
very interesting material describing the exact nature of the personal bonds
that distinguish cult leaders from genuine healers.
Fear is always part of the bond between a cultic leader (or abusive partner) and others.
A Cult Member Turned Expert Explains How Anyone Can Be Brainwashed
Dr. Alexandra Stein was brainwashed by a Marxist-Leninist sect as a young woman. Now she studies them for a living.
very interesting material describing the exact nature of the personal bonds
that distinguish cult leaders from genuine healers.
Fear is always part of the bond between a cultic leader (or abusive partner) and others.
A Cult Member Turned Expert Explains How Anyone Can Be Brainwashed
Dr. Alexandra Stein was brainwashed by a Marxist-Leninist sect as a young woman. Now she studies them for a living.
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[broadly.vice.com]
How totalism works
The brainwashing methods of isolation, engulfment and fear can lead anyone to a cult. I should know – I was in one
Alexandra Stein
How totalism works
The brainwashing methods of isolation, engulfment and fear can lead anyone to a cult. I should know – I was in one
[aeon.co]
Professor Stein has also published a book:
Terror, Love and Brainwashing by Alexandra Stein
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