A cult doomsday survivor is warning others about the red flags she missed after being recruited in Sydney when she was 21. Carli McConkey spent 13 years working for nothing, even enduring medical sterilisation while part of a doomsday cult…[Continue Reading...]
Cult leaders have long fascinated and terrified us, with their ability to attract and manipulate followers. From Charles Manson to Jim Jones, David Koresh to Keith Raniere, these individuals have left a trail of destruction in their wake. But what…[Continue Reading...]
Pioneered by digital literacy experts, the "Sift" strategy is a technique for spotting fake news and misleading social media posts, says Amanda Ruggeri. It's no secret that misinformation is rampant on social media. And it's even more so in some…[Continue Reading...]
We need friends, even science says so. But sometimes, you can’t help but wonder if YOUR friends are indeed good for you. It’s not like they’re bad people, it’s just that being with them feels a little…off. Well, it must…[Continue Reading...]
When you think of a cult, you think red flowing regalia, white chalk round the eyes, rituals, sacrifices and chanting in strange language. But real life cults involve a more subtle form of manipulation, psychological control and influence. In most…[Continue Reading...]
BBC’s investigative documentary on TB Joshua is unhinged for many reasons, but one thing is crystal clear, the clergyman’s ministry ticks all the boxes of a cult. A cult is a religious organisation with unusual spiritual and philosophical beliefs. Followers…[Continue Reading...]
There were many critics of the psychological thriller movie Don’t Worry Darling (2022) when it first came out, but I personally loved its depiction of how narcissistic cults operate and consider it one of the most horrifying movies ever made…[Continue Reading...]
Sarah Edmondson is a survivor and a fearless advocate with cult awareness. She courageously shares her idea of how to “seek safely” when deciding to join a group and why cult literacy matters. Sarah Edmondson is an actress who gained…[Continue Reading...]
Multi-level marketing (MLM) has been the subject of much controversy, with some claiming it is in fact a pyramid scheme. This is because the business model inevitably requires constant recruitment for sellers to make money. By design, the people at…[Continue Reading...]
Sister Wives star Christine Brown isn't affiliated with LuLaRoe anymore, and since the searing documentary LuLaRich aired, she may be trying to distance herself from the company. In season 18, Christine's reinventing herself. She left Kody Brown, and seems quite…[Continue Reading...]
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