From the Vault (Recorded July 2020).
Cult expert Rick Alan Ross, author of Cults Inside Out and founder of the Cult Education Institute, joins me to break down the psychology of destructive groups. From consulting Ubisoft on Far Cry 5 to intervening in real cases like NXIVM, Rick explains the playbook cult leaders use: authoritarian leadership, indoctrination, isolation, gaslighting, and exploitation.

We cover:
• The making of Far Cry 5’s fictional cult & its real-world inspirations
• Gaslighting, grooming, and “cults of two” in abusive relationships
• Why narcissists and sociopaths make natural cult leaders
• MLMs, hustle gurus, and when business crosses into cult-like control
• Synanon, NXIVM, Scientology, Jonestown, Waco, Epstein, OneTaste & more
• Online cults, social influencers, and modern recruitment tactics
• Why anyone can be vulnerable — and how to protect yourself

👤 Guest: Rick Alan Ross — CultEducation.com
📘 Book: Cults Inside Out
📚 Recommended: Conway & Siegelman’s Snapping, Margaret Singer’s Cults in Our Midst, Robert Cialdini’s Influence

If you’ve ever wondered how cult leaders recruit, retain, and exploit followers — and how to spot the red flags early — this interview is essential viewing.

👉 Watch, share, and comment: What’s the biggest cult red flag you’d NEVER ignore?

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