Warping Reality: Inside the Psychology of Cults

Many of us have a deeply personal drive to seek inner fulfillment. We want to grow as individuals, explore our own potential, and make an important and lasting contribution to the world. Many groups may promise to help us along the way, and some are sincere. When a group or charismatic individual promises to help us but then corrupts our good intentions for their own gain, you may have become a member of a cult. And it can happen much more easily than you might think. In 12 fascinating lectures, you will learn about some of the most widely known modern cults, and Dr. Wind Goodfriend will help you explore the psychology of these cults. You will also meet 2 former cult members willing to share their stories. They explain what led them to join these groups, what they had hoped to get from from them, and why they stayed for over a decade. Learning about the psychology of cults and their leaders is the best way to limit their control over our communities, loved ones, and ourselves.