In recent times, Andrew Cohen was among the most infamous gurus. He amassed a fortune for his EnlightenNext organization thanks to his followers. Soon, though, accounts of psychological torture, extortion, and coercive control began to surface. Now ex-members of the group and Cohen himself are speaking out about their experiences there. Why do so many of these groups erupt into violence, and what draws individuals to them in the first place?
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In recent times, Andrew Cohen was among the most infamous gurus. He amassed a fortune for his EnlightenNext organization thanks to his followers. Soon, though, accounts of psychological torture, extortion, and coercive control began to surface. Now ex-members of the group and Cohen himself are speaking out about their experiences there. Why do so many of these groups erupt into violence, and what draws individuals to them in the first place?
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