Jonestown: Could It Happen To Anyone? (11 min clip)
In 1978, Jim Jones convinced over 900 of his Jonestown followers to drink poison kool aid, resulting in the largest single loss of American civilian life until 9/11.
The tragic incident left the world reeling with questions. How could a charismatic leader have such a profound effect on his followers? What does this incident tell us about mass psychology? And how can we prevent it from being repeated?
Watch the full episode: Former Cult Member Shares His Story and Lessons For Us All
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