Diane Benscoter
Author & Cult Survivor | Overcoming Deception & Indoctrination
Most recently at TED in 2009.
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Diane Benscoter is a former member of the Moonies cult and author of the memoir 'All Who Go Do Not Return. ' After escaping the cult, she spent years researching the psychology of indoctrination and has since become an expert in understanding how individuals can fall victim to deceptive belief systems.
Benscoter's firsthand experience and academic work provide powerful insights into the social and cognitive factors that make people vulnerable to manipulation. Her keynotes empower audiences to think critically, strengthen their own resistance to undue influence, and help loved ones avoid the dangers of extremism.
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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.
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