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I think its more than that. Some of the our supposedly smartest youth at our Ivy leagues are acting in this manner. I think its the same reason people join cul

I think its more than that. Some of the our supposedly smartest youth at our Ivy leagues are acting in this manner. I think its the same reason people join cults. Lack of friends, the need to belong, an general emptiness inside. Political movements prey on these people. Overall though, I do think you are right, once they join these groups they want to keep their friends and sense of belonging so they are willing to discard any critical thinking or common sense. I think its sad overall.

zer00eyz 2y ago
> cults So many people cut off their family members based on political identity in the last 8 years. You're free to do that. But cutting off people who aren't "in" your group is one of the signs of a cult. Scientology is even OVERT about this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disconnection_(Scientology) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disconnection_(Scientology)
- lovethevoid 2y ago
  Not sure your claim is really true. I find it hard to believe people are cutting off family members so frivolously when you lose a lot of built in benefits to remaining in that system. Really what seems to be happening to me is the gradual extreme politicization of individuals which over time erodes relationships. An example is an Uncle going from a general “respect everyone” position to advocating in favour of certain groups losing voting rights. Then his family members who may be part of those groups no longer wanting to spend time with him. This is very different from cults, and narcissistic abuse as well, which tends to rely heavily on intentionality (eg a boyfriend isolating you from all your friends so it’s easier to manipulate you). That intentionality is missing when it comes to families breaking apart due to drifting beliefs. Again if we assume their beliefs are the only reason and it’s not stacked on top of others.
  - zer00eyz 2y ago
    > “respect everyone” position to advocating ... no longer wanting to spend time with So abandon a person who is being manipulated? > isolating you from all your friends so it’s easier to manipulate Someone is being isolated so they can be manipulated? Thats an interesting paradox that you have created to excuse a set of behaviors on one side and blame shift on the other.

zer00eyz 2y ago

> cults So many people cut off their family members based on political identity in the last 8 years. You're free to do that. But cutting off people who aren't "in" your group is one of the signs of a cult. Scientology is even OVERT about this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disconnection_(Scientology) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disconnection_(Scientology)

lovethevoid 2y ago
Not sure your claim is really true. I find it hard to believe people are cutting off family members so frivolously when you lose a lot of built in benefits to remaining in that system. Really what seems to be happening to me is the gradual extreme politicization of individuals which over time erodes relationships. An example is an Uncle going from a general “respect everyone” position to advocating in favour of certain groups losing voting rights. Then his family members who may be part of those groups no longer wanting to spend time with him. This is very different from cults, and narcissistic abuse as well, which tends to rely heavily on intentionality (eg a boyfriend isolating you from all your friends so it’s easier to manipulate you). That intentionality is missing when it comes to families breaking apart due to drifting beliefs. Again if we assume their beliefs are the only reason and it’s not stacked on top of others.
- zer00eyz 2y ago
  > “respect everyone” position to advocating ... no longer wanting to spend time with So abandon a person who is being manipulated? > isolating you from all your friends so it’s easier to manipulate Someone is being isolated so they can be manipulated? Thats an interesting paradox that you have created to excuse a set of behaviors on one side and blame shift on the other.