High Control Groups and Cults

Christina Sage Mann, public sociologist, joins the podcast this week to talk about how autistic people can fall into high control groups and cults. As a subject matter expert in power dynamics & high-control systems, Chris dives headfirst into the strange and sticky world of cult behavior, high-control groups, and why your favorite reality TV show, online fandom, or even that one cozy religious community might have more in common than you think. They chat about sneaky manipulation tricks, social mind-games, and why setting boundaries is really important, especially for neurodivergent folks and anyone creating, or consuming, content online.

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