In this episode of the DisAllusioned podcast, host Ari Sherwood and guest Jay continue the Philosophy Behind Cults series, focusing on the role of authority, persuasion, and manipulation of language. They explore the rhetorical strategies of ethos, pathos, and logos, and how these elements are used to establish credibility and manipulate emotions. The conversation also touches on the complexities of validating authority in claims of divinity, and the challenges of discerning legitimate authority in a world filled with misinformation. In this conversation, Jay and Ari delve into the complexities of authority, belief, and knowledge. Throughout, they emphasize the need for critical thinking and discernment in navigating claims of authority.

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