Cults, Culture & Coercion with Dr. Steve Hassan

Cults, Culture & Coercion with Dr. Steve Hassan

Unmasking Climate Denial:

How Cult Tactics Fuel Disinformation with David Lipsky

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Dr. Steven Hassan
Jun 17, 2024
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In today's world, the concept of cult mind control often conjures images of secluded communes and charismatic leaders. However, the insidious influence of cult-like tactics extends far beyond these stereotypes, infiltrating even the most critical areas of public discourse, such as climate science. In a recent episode of The Influence Continuum, I had the privilege of interviewing David Lipsky, author of The Parrot and the Igloo: Climate and the Science of Denial. This enlightening conversation delves into how anti-science sentiments have flourished in American society, drawing unsettling parallels between cult behavior and climate change denial. 

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