The Dark Side of Groupthink: When Cults Consume Identity When people think of cults, they often imagine charismatic leaders, brainwashed followers, and apocalyptic prophecies.
However, these groups can also infiltrate neighborhoods, schools, and families.
A recent parliamentary inquiry in Victoria has shed light on the insidious practices of high control groups, where members are coerced into surrendering their autonomy, identity, and even their sense of self.