Robert Jay Lifton (b. 1926) developed these criteria to identify the manipulative techniques with which authoritarian groups gain control over their members, clouding their minds to rational thinking.This list can be used to measure the degree of control, not only in groups, but also in relationships, families and even entire countries. Milieu Control:Control the social […]
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Ustad Zakir Hussain passed away on December 15th, 2024, aged 73. He was one of the greatest musicians of the generation; a significant contributor to world music through collaborations with George Harrison, Van Morrison, Earth Wind and Fire and many others including Mahavishnu John McLaughlin in both Shakti and Remember Shakti. Zakir Hussain also joined
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Can digital assistants be used as agents of undue influence? AIs like Siri, Alexa, Cortana, Now, M and Bixby help us to send messages, play music, and set reminders. We can even insult them to get a witty comeback, or ask them to tell us a joke – and then demand they tell us a
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This map, created by cult expert Christian Szurko of the Dialogue Centre UK, is a useful tool for showing how one’s internal reality can be modified and shaped by a cult leader or controlling partner. For more on this concept, check out this video.
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If someone you love is in an abusive group or relationship, it’s important to remember these Do’s and Don’t’s:
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When talking to someone who is trapped in an abusive group, there is no “magic wand” that works on everyone. But here are some simple questions you can ask your loved one to get them to start thinking for themselves – which is always a good first step. For more ideas, watch Jon Atack, Family
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Preface This article is the first in a series of articles based upon research into the roots of the Hubbardian philosophy that gave birth to the “Sacred Scriptures” of the Church of Scientology The Office of Special Affairs, the elite Secret Intelligence unit of the Church of Scientology, was well aware that this report was
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A small downloadable, printable pamphlet containing the truth about key beliefs within Scientology.
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