ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Cults of Unreason

Cults of unreason are groups of people who believe in things that don't really make sense or have no scientific proof. Imagine you have a friend who says they can make a toy car move just by thinking about it. You know that's not possible, but your friend believes it's true. That's kind of like what happens in a cult of unreason.

A cult of unreason can be started by one person or a group of people. They might believe in things like aliens coming to Earth, or that a certain person is a god. They usually have a leader who tells them what to believe and how to behave. The leader might say things that sound strange or make unrealistic promises, like becoming rich or living forever.

People who join a cult of unreason often want to belong to something and feel like they have a purpose in life. They might feel lonely or lost, and the cult becomes like a family to them. But being part of a cult of unreason can be very dangerous. The cult leader might make them do things that are harmful, like not allowing them to seek medical help or forcing them to give away their money.

It's important to remember that just because someone believes something doesn't necessarily mean it's true. We need scientific evidence to prove that something is real. And we should always be careful when joining a group that asks us to believe in things that are not based on evidence.