Aum Shinrikyo
Did Asahara's megalomania fuel Aum’s violent vision?
4.5 (29)
45 mins
Discover the dangerous combination of science, religion, and violence in Aum Shinrikyo's rise. Explore Asahara’s manipulation of his followers, who were convinced that violence was necessary for their salvation.
Ep 1:
How Did Shoko Asahara Become Extremely Controlling?
Ep 2:
Did Aum Followers Enact Their Violent Plans in "Plays"?
Ep 3:
Were Aum’s Doctors Like Nazi Physicians?
Ep 4:
Why Did Aum Use Sarin Gas During the Japan Subway Attack?
Ep 5:
Did Shoko Asahara’s Followers Still Believe in Him After His Arrest?
Ep 6:
Why Did Shoko Asahara’s Confidence Break Down in Court?
Ep 7:
Why Was Aum a Mix of Different Spiritual Beliefs?
Ep 8:
What Was Aum’s Vision of Salvation?
Ep 9:
What Deadly Biological Weapons Did Aum Try to Create?
Discussions (11)
Marlowe
Level 4 · 10 mo agoI disagree that they had no strategy. You don’t build a chemical plant and weaponize sarin by accident.
Hollis
Level 5 · 10 mo agobro spent millions on lasers to start ww3 and got found hiding in a wall, massive L
Oscar
Level 9 · 10 mo agoBro thinks he's in an anime
