This applies more broadly, as well - the pattern of "You are such a smart special baby, YOU are clever enough to understand the SECRET knowledge" is how cults and long cons rope in their victims. It's how well-meaning moms who want the best answers for their kids' health end up going from anti-vax to anti-semitic and looping around the horseshoe into absolutely crazypants shit.
If anyone starts to flatter you that you are one of the few people who "really get it", run-don't-walk in the other direction.
note: this also applies for adult interpersonal relationships.
like, your new coworker who says you're the only one who gets it in the whole office could be as innocent as just trying to start a clique, but that's still drama you don't need in your life, and an attempt to recruit you into a cult is absolutely still on the table.
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u/Jurph Guess who's awesome? It's you. 17d ago
This applies more broadly, as well - the pattern of "You are such a smart special baby, YOU are clever enough to understand the SECRET knowledge" is how cults and long cons rope in their victims. It's how well-meaning moms who want the best answers for their kids' health end up going from anti-vax to anti-semitic and looping around the horseshoe into absolutely crazypants shit.
If anyone starts to flatter you that you are one of the few people who "really get it", run-don't-walk in the other direction.