Chapter

An Introduction to Short-Term Cults
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49:52 - 53:36 (03:44)

The podcast explores short-term cults, specifically the seminars that teach people how to find what they want in life by expressing vulnerabilities and being held accountable. The group dynamic of the seminars creates a cathartic and addictive experience for participants, leading to wealthy seminar hosts.

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Koh Tao in Thailand is a pristine island with crystal clear waters and beautiful beaches that attracts young tourists from all over the world.
49:52 - 51:56 (02:03)
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Koh Tao, Thailand
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Koh Tao in Thailand is a pristine island with crystal clear waters and beautiful beaches that attracts young tourists from all over the world.

Chapter
An Introduction to Short-Term Cults
Episode
Part One: Dr. Phil Is Even Worse Than You Think And You Probably Think He Sucks
Podcast
Behind the Bastards
This podcast episode discusses the concept of short-term cults, which involves gaslighting people into believing something they don't, making them cry in a big room surrounded by others and cutting off connections to the outside world.
51:56 - 52:53 (00:56)
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Cults
Summary

This podcast episode discusses the concept of short-term cults, which involves gaslighting people into believing something they don't, making them cry in a big room surrounded by others and cutting off connections to the outside world.

Chapter
An Introduction to Short-Term Cults
Episode
Part One: Dr. Phil Is Even Worse Than You Think And You Probably Think He Sucks
Podcast
Behind the Bastards
Comedian Bill Burr proposes the idea of short-term cults, similar to doing a juice cleanse but for the spirit.
52:53 - 53:36 (00:43)
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Cults
Summary

Comedian Bill Burr proposes the idea of short-term cults, similar to doing a juice cleanse but for the spirit. This idea was inspired during a discussion about Dr. Phil's lucrative seminar group therapy sessions.

Chapter
An Introduction to Short-Term Cults
Episode
Part One: Dr. Phil Is Even Worse Than You Think And You Probably Think He Sucks
Podcast
Behind the Bastards