Most people believe they'd never join a cult. According to former NXIVM leader Sarah Edmondson, that's exactly the wrong mindset.

In this episode of Uncommon Sense, Sarah shares how intelligent, successful, and well-meaning people can slowly become trapped by manipulation, coercive control, and psychological influence. From love bombing and gaslighting to online echo chambers and social media algorithms, this conversation explores why cult tactics are more relevant today than ever before.

We discuss:
• Why smart people join cults
• The psychology of manipulation
• How NXIVM recruited successful professionals
• The warning signs of coercive control
• Love bombing, gaslighting, and "the slow trap"
• Whether social media algorithms are creating a new digital cult era
• How to recognize manipulation before it's too late
• What it really takes to leave a high-control group

This isn't just a conversation about cults.

It's about influence, identity, belonging, and how modern systems can shape the way we think.

#Cults #Psychology #UncommonSense

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