The Strange Psychology Behind Cults _ 100 Facts to Fall Asleep To
The strange psychology behind cults begins with a profound human need for connection and certainty. Cult leaders, often charismatic narcissists, exploit this by using a process called "unfreezing," where a recruit's reality is systematically dismantled through confusion and emotional distress [citation:7][citation:3]. Then comes "changing," where a new identity is built through constant repetition and the use of a specialized, exclusive language [citation:9][citation:7]. The final stage, "refreezing," locks this new identity in place, making the follower dependent on the leader and the group…
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