*** This one is long, so buckle up! Cultish by Amanda Montel was, in my opinion, one of the most interesting readings we had during this term. She argues that what makes a cultish movement isn't just the likable leader, creepy rituals, or loyal members, but it's also the language that's used within. People don't join cults because they are weak, but because of language tactics that are used to create a sense of community and identity. Things like redefining words, gaslightin
