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The Bounded World

Void Architecture in Cult Dynamics and High-Control Groups

Opacity3/3███
Responsiveness3/3███
Coupling3/3███
Void Index11/12Critical
Péclet NumberPe=8.4Phase IV

The Bounded World: Void Architecture in Cult Dynamics and High-Control Groups

Paper 27 — Cult Dynamics · v1.0 · February 2026

Applies the Void Framework to cult dynamics and high-control groups. Deepest source analysis in the evidence base (796 lines). Unique mechanism: the void IS the community — belonging is contingent on opacity compliance. Institutional audit and corporate culture scoring.

Platform Scores — Cult Dynamics / High-Control Groups

Void index across 6 platforms, scored on the three-dimension framework (0–12).

Platform Score Void Load
Isolated High-Control Group 12/12
MLM (Amway, Herbalife) 10/12
Charismatic Mega-Church 9/12
Corporate Cult Culture 8/12
Regulated Religious Organization 5/12
Transparent Community (Constraint) 2/12

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Paper 27 · v1.0 · February 2026 · MoreRight License v1.1 → Apache 2.0, Feb 2030 · 10.5281/zenodo.18718965