" Losing Reality: On Cults, Cultism, and the Mindset of Political and Religious Zealotry" by Robert Jay Lifton is a 2025 trade paperback book that delves into the psychology, religion, and social science of cults and cultism. The book explores the mindset of political and religious zealotry, offering insights into ethnopsychology, social psychology, and sociology. With 224 pages, Lifton's work provides a comprehensive examination of the complex issues surrounding cults and the individuals who join them, shedding light on the factors that contribute to the allure and danger of these groups.