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The Game Part 2: Squares
Published 3 years, 3 months ago
Description
Synanon’s boom years and rise to prominence in California.
Structure of Synanon’s governance and businesses.
Explanation of Abraham Maslow’s beliefs, Weird California in general, and the psychological and geographical milieu that influenced Synanon.
Beginning of violence and rule breaking at Synanon, early stages of how it becomes a cult.