Cults and Spiritual Influencers

Amanda Montell discusses the rise of spiritual influencers like Teal Swan and how they use language to create a sense of transcendent wisdom. She also explores why the United States has a higher prevalence of cult-like behavior compared to other developed countries, and how social safety nets and individualism play a role. Montell also shares her personal experience with cults, arguing that we are all members of something cultish to some degree.