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LitLounge--Cultish

Online Event

2023-02-08 19:30:00 2023-02-08 21:00:00 America/Chicago LitLounge--Cultish Journalist and linguist Amanda Montell uses a combination of interviews, anecdotes, and scientific and psychological research to examine how cults use language to gain power. Skokie Public Library - Zoom Event

Wednesday, February 08
7:30pm - 9:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-02-08 19:30:00 2023-02-08 21:00:00 America/Chicago LitLounge--Cultish Journalist and linguist Amanda Montell uses a combination of interviews, anecdotes, and scientific and psychological research to examine how cults use language to gain power. Skokie Public Library - Zoom Event

Journalist and linguist Amanda Montell uses a combination of interviews, anecdotes, and scientific and psychological research to examine how cults use language to gain power.

She also examines how this has pervaded our entire culture, from notorious cults to modern startups and social media.

This discussion is in collaboration with Morton Grove Public Library.

Find Cultish in the library's catalog.

You will receive the Zoom link in your confirmation email. If you have questions about this event after registration has closed, email the events team or call the library at 847-673-7774.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Discussion |

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