What The Stanford Prison Experiment Tells Us About Cults

Mark Jones is an ex Jehovah's Witness who has carved out a niche for himself in one of the most influential and read question-and-answer websites - Quora. Mark has over 14 thousand followers on Quora and has been able to help many people to learn the truth about the organization behind the name. He's a great interview and has his own story to tell.  Why not become a patron? https://www.patreon.com/whatshouldithinkabout/   Mark's profile on Quora https://www.quora.com/profile/Mark-Jones-400

28 Aug 20211h 3min

Stephen talks to Producer Bob about the research of Sofia Klufas, presenter at the International Cultic Studies Association convention, into the experience of second and third generation cult members, as they leave their group.  Why not become a Patron for just £1 (or equivalent) https://www.patreon.com/whatshouldithinkabout/

26 Aug 20211h 5min

Today we discuss our personal strategies to avoid falling into the 'pit of despair' - a feeling of anxiety about self and the world. Leaving an all encompassing groups can leave a person feeling overwhelmed and dad talks about that, but The News and making our way through a complex world affects everyone, so Celine talks about her ways of managing that. We hope you enjoy this very personal episode. Why not become a Patron for just £1 (or equivalent)  https://www.patreon.com/whatshouldithinkabout/

24 Aug 202157min

Geoffrey Wallis is a current Jehovah's Witness who has written a book about what it's like to be a Physically In, Mentally Out (PIMO) Jehovah's Witness. Geoffrey has a fascinating perspective coupled with well researched thoughts on religious trauma and other psychological effects of belonging to a captive organization. Why not become a 'What should I think about..?' patron https://www.patreon.com/whatshouldithinkabout   Useful links for this episode Geoffrey Wallis website https://www.wallisbooks.com/   Buy A voice from inside at Amazon  https://www.amazon.co.uk/Voice-Inside-Religious-Captive-Organization/dp/B097XFM94Z/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Geoffrey+wallis&qid=1629574349&sr=8-1   Geoffrey Wallis Blog on Medium https://geoffreywallis.medium.com/

21 Aug 20211h 5min

Stephen has a bit of a rant about the documentary 'Persona: The Dark Truth Behind Personality Tests. Also, what are psychometrics? Do they say anything interesting? Are they all born equal? Is there a sinister side to them? Become a Patron for just £1 https://www.patreon.com/whatshouldithinkabout/   Interesting links The Vox article https://www.vox.com/2014/7/15/5881947/myers-briggs-personality-test-meaningless   Scientific American https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-accurate-are-personality-tests/

17 Aug 202153min

A special episode of the podcast with a visit to Knaresborough, Yorkshire, the home of Mother Shipton, England's most famous Prophetess and the archetype of what we now think of as the traditional Witch. Come on holiday with Stephen and special guest on the podcast Celine's mum Sarah. What do we know about Mother Shipton? What were some of her prophecies? And what are the parallels with Biblical prophecy?   Official Mother Shipton Website https://www.mothershipton.co.uk/   Become a Patron of 'What should I think about..?' https://www.patreon.com/whatshouldithinkabout/posts

14 Aug 202158min

So many cult escapees cite the movie The Matrix as a metaphor to describe the leaving process. Today we explore why, and how it can be interpreted as a way to make sense of the leaving process. Warning! Lot's of talk about The Matrix including spoilers. Why not become a patron for just £1 a month. https://www.patreon.com/whatshouldithinkabout/   Lilly Wachowski on The Matrix https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adXm2sDzGkQ

10 Aug 20211h 3min

Elgen was born to a 'matched couple' in the Unification Church, better known as the Moonies. He talks to us about his experience growing up as a 'Blessed Child'. He explains the theology and philosophy and his experience breaking free and finding his sense of identity. This is such a powerful and fascinating story with many similarities to other cult experiences, but some unique elements too.  Elgen has his own podcast called 'Falling Out', definitely worth checking out. You can find it on all of the major platforms or through the links below: fallingoutpod.com/episodes On Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/falling-out-with-elgen-strait/id1550448436 On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2KothAr2epngctKNrUGJ96   We highlighted a couple of episodes: Re: "Educational" experiences of 2nd generation Moonies: 1- Miseducation: Donna Cervelli Part 1 Available on fallingoutpod.com/episodes; here: https://play.acast.com/s/5b3d2846-6f01-5f3e-84e8-70addf1ed190/600d9a2c15c5d07b7c6e3e07 On Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1-miseducation-donna-cervelli-part-1/id1550448436?i=1000506558587 On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/10J8OeEEKzqqWmqJArMmjK?si=CsWzQEvAReWpleHMVikOyQ&dl_branch=1   Re: Institutional abandonment of young children, with a tape from a Unification-Church run orphanage in the 1980s:  S2 E2- A Chorus of Sorrows: Limi Bauer Part 1 Available on fallingoutpod.com/episodes; here: https://play.acast.com/s/5b3d2846-6f01-5f3e-84e8-70addf1ed190/60c7b41eaf28ef00126b0320 On Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s2-e2-a-chorus-of-sorrows-limi-bauer-part-1/id1550448436?i=1000525637293 On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4iT1T7QvYdgWFneASONyFZ?si=SyJJc2mbQOKTbDnuDigX_Q&dl_branch=1   Become a 'What should I think about..?' Patron for just £1 (or equivalent)  https://www.patreon.com/whatshouldithinkabout/

7 Aug 20211h 15min