control mechanisms — CultCodex

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Aug 5, 2025

Welcome to the Madness

Psyche opens the show with energetic intro content, welcomes new members, and begins an in-depth reading and discussion of HG Tudor's 'The Devil's Toolkit,' focusing on narcissistic manipulation tactics and the psychological mechanisms abusers use to maintain control.

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Topics that frequently appear alongside control mechanisms

consciousnessConsciousness is the subjective experience of awareness, perception, and self-reflection—the capacity to observe, process, and respond to reality and one's own inner states.narcissismNarcissism is a personality pattern characterized by excessive self-regard, lack of empathy, and a need for admiration or control, often manifesting as manipulative behavior in relationships and online spaces.psychological manipulationPsychological manipulation is the practice of coercing or influencing others through deception, false narratives, social pressure, or exploitation of cognitive vulnerabilities—often obscuring the manipulator's true intentions or control.gaslightingGaslighting is a form of psychological manipulation where someone denies, distorts, or dismisses another person's reality, memory, or perception to undermine their confidence and control the narrative.emotional abuse

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