Cult expert Rick Alan Ross decodes brainwashing tactics | The InnerView

Rick Alan Ross is a cult expert who has dedicated his life to researching destructive groups and has been involved in deprogramming their members. He joins The InnerView to give his insight into the coercive persuasion techniques infamous cult leaders like Charles Manson and Adnan Oktar employ and explains why these groups extend beyond mere quirky movements. (Reuploaded due to technical issues) 00:00 Intro 01:25 What makes a cult a cult? 02:36 His first experience dealing with a cult 03:56 The deprogramming of WACO Davidians 05:27 Is there a formula to identify destructive groups? 07:23 “Cult leaders are psychopaths” 08:25 Keith Raniere and NXIVM 10:52 Is a cult a dangerous group or just a movement? 11:50 Turkish televangelist Adnan Oktar 12:35 Why is sex always front and center when it comes to cults? 14:01 Social isolation and control 15:30 New age brainwashing 18:00 Government response to cult activities 20:15 Groups that are unfairly being labeled as cults 22:00 How can people protect themselves against cults? 25:09 Can a cult or cult leader ever be reformed? Subscribe: http://trt.world/subscribe Livestream: http://trt.world/ytlive Facebook: http://trt.world/facebook Twitter: http://trt.world/twitter Instagram: http://trt.world/instagram Visit our website: http://trt.world