ep. 133: That’s So Cultish
Why are cult vibes so strong right now? Don't blame brainwashing. Linguist Amanda Montell breaks down what cult-speak sounds like, how it seduces us and why it's everywhere these days. Her new book is Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism.
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Sources
Gilbert, Sophie. We Choose Our Cults Every Day. The Atlantic. June 2021.
Montell, Amanda. Why Do We Believe in Cults? Hint: It’s Not Brainwashing. Daily Beast. June 27, 2021.
Wilson, Jennifer. How to Spot a Cult. The New Republic. June 28, 2021.
