It's really an effect found in loss aversion. All members of all cults are periodically faced with a decision to investigate the mechanics of their beliefs and this is simply because, as you point out, media such as the internet and TV are part of most modern culture. There is an actual release of dopamine in the decision making segments of the human brain whenever it is believed that losses are avoided - not if actual losses are avoided - just perceived losses (of course, this could be actual losses, as well, but it is a matter of perception either way). Witnesses fear losing association of family and friends, which is an actual reality if one decides to face the facts that this cult is based on BS. So once the opportunity is at hand to secretly investigate it, and the Dub decides to avoid it, they get a shot of dopamine and instantly feel pleasure. Scientists have found that human brain activity is stimulated far more by a sense of loss than a sense of gain. So why do others find their way out regardless of this phenomena? Well, it could be a sign of malfunction in the dopamine delivery or a lower count of dopamine. Or, somehow the person realizes that the true loss of freedom to think freely is the worst loss that any human could ever face. Somehow, I believe the last reason is probably the overwhelming reason why some Dubs finally free themselves and find a worthwhile life.
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An experience I had that reminds me of some Witnesses mindset
by sabastious inabout 10 years ago i was hanging out with this guy.
for about 6 months we were attached at the hip, we both had our first cars and wanted to explore our area like no others.
he said "i don't want to check it because i know the first time i check it i am going to find out i don't have any money left.".
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Christmas visit from the elders
by MrFreeze inyes the elders made another stop to continue to try to get me back to the meetings.
my main argument with them has been the incorrect dates.
607, 1914. they said i need to stop focusing on dates.
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pianodavy
I live 4 doors away from the Kingdom Hall where once I attended as a baptized Dub. I stopped going to meetings in 2003 and they never once tried to arrange a formal meeting to encourage me, which was quite acceptable to me. Well, it's been 2 years since I formally, in writing, diassociated myself. Since I decided some time ago that I didn't want anything to do with these pain-in-the-asses, I took one simple step which forbids elders from coming to my door (according to their own guidelines in their secret special manual). I openly and proudly declared myself apostate on YouTube, complete with dozens of videos exposing these creeps for being the nasty cult that they truly are. They avoid me like the plague!