Politics, News and Emotional Manipulation
In this clip, I talk turkey about what is actually going on in politics and the media when it comes to informing us versus purposefully… Read More »Politics, News and Emotional Manipulation
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Undue Influence: How to Break Through with Shannon Q and Andey Fellowes
This is a recording of our live stream done on Oct 24, 2019. Shannon Q, Andey Fellowes and I discuss undue influence, how to talk to people in destructive cults and a bit about cult recovery and phenomenon. I hope you’ll give it a watch!
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Critical Q&A #154
The weekly show where I answer viewer questions left for me in the comment sections of my Q&A videos or sent to me by email at AskChrisShelton@gmail.com. This week, the questions I answer are:Read More »Critical Q&A #154
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What is Mind Control?
Hey everyone. I’ve been talking about Scientology and destructive cults for some time now and we have discussed the concepts of undue influence, coercive persuasion and mind control or brainwashing, but I’ve never really dived deep into this and talked about what this is and isn’t. As Justice Potter Stewart famously said about hard core pornography, it’s hard to define but you know it when you see it and the same might be said for brainwashing. But is it really so easy to see and understand? Are there pitfalls in talking about it vs free will and an individual’s rights to decide and choose what is best for his or her own life? What is the dividing line between personal choice and mind control?Read More »What is Mind Control?
Critical Q&A #90
The weekly show where I answer questions from viewers left in the comments section of my Q&A shows or sent to me by email at AskChrisShelton@gmail.com. This week, the questions I answer are: Read More »Critical Q&A #90
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[VIDEO] What is a Destructive Cult? – An Interview with Rachel Bernstein (Part 1)
I met Rachel Bernstein through a referral by Karen de la Carriere and I am so happy I did, as she is very knowledgeable and… Read More »[VIDEO] What is a Destructive Cult? – An Interview with Rachel Bernstein (Part 1)