Will you succumb to addictive [[ideology]] via cultism, or persist through the sometimes arduous process of individuation? I suggest the latter.
| Traits/Beliefs | Individualism | Cultism |
|-------------------------------|---------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------|
| Self-concept | Emphasizes personal freedom and autonomy | Focuses on group identity and conformity |
| Decision-making | Encourages independent thought and choices | Promotes obedience to group/leader |
| Personal growth | Personal development through self-discovery | Growth through group indoctrination |
| Authority | Questions and challenges authority | Submits to authority of leader/group |
| Goals | Personal goals aligned with individual values | Goals aligned with group/leader's agenda |
| Identity | Self-defined, based on personal values | Defined by group membership and ideology |
| Expression of opinion | Open to debate and discussion | Discourages dissent, enforces groupthink |
| Responsibility | Personal accountability for one's actions | Responsibility attributed to group/leader |
| Acceptance of diversity | Appreciates and encourages diversity | Conformity to group norms and values |
| Interpersonal relationships | Fosters connections based on mutual respect | Relationships controlled by group/leader |
| View of outsiders | Accepting of different perspectives | Demonizes those who do not conform |
| Role of fear and manipulation | Rejects fear and manipulation as control tactics | Utilizes fear and manipulation to maintain control |