Cultish: The linguistic tricks cults use

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English - March 21, 2022 21:05 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MB - ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
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What really drives people towards cults is language, says linguist Amanda Montell. Her new book Cultish: the Language of Fanaticism explores the linguistic patterns that cults and cult-like brands use.