Society · 19 min
Cultish
By Amanda Montell
This episode reveals how the subtle, often unseen architecture of language shapes our beliefs, builds communities, and quietly directs our choices, from everyday groups to extreme movements.
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Society
Duration
19 min
What it is about
Language, Group Dynamics, Persuasion
Who it is for
If you've ever felt the magnetic pull of a new community, or wondered how certain ideas gain such fervent loyalty, this will sharpen your understanding of the words that bind us, and this will help you see what to do next.
The author
Amanda Montell, a linguist and author, meticulously dissects the mechanics of language, revealing how specific verbal patterns, from jargon to emotionally charged phrases, are engineered to create powerful group identities and influence our deepest beliefs.
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