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Diane Benscoter: How cults rewire the brain

Diane Benscoter spent five years as a "Moonie." She shares an insider's perspective on the mind of a cult member, and proposes a new way to think about today's most troubling conflicts and extremist movements.

English
  • Originally Aired June 17, 2009
  • Runtime 7 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-PG
  • Network YouTube
  • Created February 18, 2025 by
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