This week we invite Dr Steven Hassan to join us to discuss the cult apologist movement. Dr Hassan is the author of the BITE Model of Authoritarian Control and the Influence Continuum. In this fascinating conversation we unpack the history behind this propaganda movement, why survivor voices are not welcome in their narratives, and examine why high profile cult apologists like Professor Eileen Barker might be given a platform to speak at academic conferences whose goal is to examine the harms of cults.
Show Notes
Website: London School of Economic and Political Science - Professor Eileen Barker
Website: Freedom of Mind Resource Centre - the Influence Continuum
Professional Development: Understanding Cults for Clinicians - Freedom of Mind
Survey: the use of the Bite Model as a tool for evaluating organisations
Website: Daniel Kahneman’s work on judgement and decision-making
Book: Releasing the Bonds by Dr Steven Hassan
Article: New York Times: Moon’s sect loses libel suit in London