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I think you confused a cult with tribes.
You can be in a tribe and not follow a cult.
MAGA is a cult that demands sacrifice without benefits.
I’m the fellow witchdoctor of my tribe. Would you like some Fentanyl?^rhe^
A cult is just one example of this pattern. Humans in groups will have a tendency to follow the same pattern whether it's a political movement, religion, social media, criminal gangs, workplace department, or even a fandom. The person seen as the leader is not questioned, anyone that asks questions is ostracized, proving loyalty is rewarded. People will knowingly tell lies since that proves loyalty to the tribe. People will pretend to believe the lies since that's also rewarded. With social media it gets really stupid since the reward is usually just a number beside a "like" icon.
When you go along with a lie long enough, you may start to believe it's true.
You're describing herding, which works on many mammals.
This also has a term.
A tribe is just a group. They don't have to herd themselves, cult themselves, or lie to themselves.