flashy_dragon reviewed Cultish by Amanda Montell
The author of the widely praised Wordslut analyzes the social science of cult influence: how …
A look into how language spreads cults' views
4 stars
Montell describes how cults rely on language to spread their views. She investigates how charismatic cult leaders used language to gain members and deceive people, offering them a path to a better world that only the leader understands.