A Little Bit Culty

Leading Nowhere: Jordan Harbinger on Self-Help Hell

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Apr 3, 2023
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INSIGHT

Broaden The Cult Definition Wisely

  • Jordan warns against expanding 'cult' too broadly but says the definition must grow beyond dramatic examples.
  • He urges recognizing degrees of coercion so everyday self-help or MLM groups can be seen clearly when abusive.
ANECDOTE

Surgeon Publicly Shamed Then Reinstated

  • A brain surgeon was publicly shamed for needing to be on call and briefly expelled, then awkwardly reinstated with special treatment.
  • Jordan saw this as deliberate filtering for people who would submit rather than stand up to the program.
ANECDOTE

Forgiveness Exercise Caused Harm

  • Instructed to call an abuser and 'forgive' them, a woman confronted childhood molestation live and suffered family backlash.
  • Jordan emphasizes the group's irresponsibility and lack of qualification to handle trauma.
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