World-renowned cult expert, NYT Best Selling author of The Cult of Trump, and creator of the BITE Model and Influence Continuum. Other Books: Combating Cult Mind Control and Freedom of Mind
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Steven Hassan PhD
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One of the biggest myths about cults is that nobody ever leaves.
But people do wake up!!
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Steven Hassan PhD
As someone who grew up in Queens and basketball was my sport, I vividly remember the Knicks dream team and their championship! So even though I have lived in Boston more or less since 1977, I am
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This is the part of the trans debate too many people skip.
I support people’s right to transition and live with dignity. I also believe stories from detransitioners like Alex Linkowski belong in the conversation.
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@jimpicariello.bsky.social  here & I'm hijacking Steve's livestream again today, Wednesday, June 10th at 2 PM EST.
We had a great conversation last week & it got me thinking about a question many Americans are asking: why do people stay loyal to leaders, even when it’s not in their best interests?
thrilled! I love the spirit and I use their win to give me hope to defeat Russia and the bad actors seeking to destroy America. When we work tirelessly and together, we can win.
Stepping away from an authoritarian cult can give your mind the breathing room it needs to reflect, ask questions, consider alternative perspectives, and reconnect with your own judgment.
Recovery often begins with creating enough space to think independently.
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Steven Hassan PhD
When you're taught the outside world is dangerous, it can become incredibly difficult to imagine building a meaningful life beyond the group.
That's one of the ways undue influence works; it narrows your sense of possibility until staying feels like the only safe option.
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Whether or not this $250 bill ever happens, the conversation reveals something important about personality cults.
When a leader becomes the center of attention, criticism is discouraged & followers are encouraged to elevate that person above institutions, raising important questions.
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Understanding detransition requires nuance
I spoke with Kinnon MacKinnon, PhD, about people who detransition, loss of community, and why gender diversity includes more complex stories than most people hear online.
Watch the full interview here: youtu.be/tSnqVWnuRX0
Steven Hassan PhD
There’s a Russian cult called ALLATRA… and the lead person is Trump's personal pastor Mark Burns. Yes, the guy who dedicated the 22-foot golden statue of Trump and said: "This is not a golden calf!"
Have you heard about ALLATRA?
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