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The Belief System of Scientology
06:09 - 15:12 (09:03)
Joe Rogan and his guest discuss the belief system and teachings of Scientology, including the concept of thetans and the idea of being attached to sick or unconscious thetans that cause problems.
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Scientology is a belief system created by L. Ron Hubbard which postulates the existence of immortal spiritual beings called thetans, trapped in human bodies, and claims that only Scientology can restore a thetan to its native state.
06:09 - 07:56 (01:46)
Summary
Scientology is a belief system created by L. Ron Hubbard which postulates the existence of immortal spiritual beings called thetans, trapped in human bodies, and claims that only Scientology can restore a thetan to its native state. Each individual has one thetan animating their body.
ChapterThe Belief System of Scientology
Episode#361 – Aaron Smith-Levin: Scientology
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The philosophy of Scientology is about breaking through the limitations of our earthly existence, with the belief that we have the capacity as human beings to achieve greatness in all kinds of ways.
07:56 - 09:05 (01:09)
Summary
The philosophy of Scientology is about breaking through the limitations of our earthly existence, with the belief that we have the capacity as human beings to achieve greatness in all kinds of ways.
ChapterThe Belief System of Scientology
Episode#361 – Aaron Smith-Levin: Scientology
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The Reactive Mind is a stimulus response mechanism created evolutionarily to protect individuals from harm, created through mental recordings of any moments of pain and unconsciousness in a person's life, according to L. Ron Hubbard.
09:05 - 13:38 (04:32)
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The Reactive Mind is a stimulus response mechanism created evolutionarily to protect individuals from harm, created through mental recordings of any moments of pain and unconsciousness in a person's life, according to L. Ron Hubbard.
ChapterThe Belief System of Scientology
Episode#361 – Aaron Smith-Levin: Scientology
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The concept of the Theta universe in Scientology philosophy is similar to Plato's theory of abstract forms that are bigger and more general than our physical world.
13:38 - 15:12 (01:34)
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The concept of the Theta universe in Scientology philosophy is similar to Plato's theory of abstract forms that are bigger and more general than our physical world. The theory proposes that the Theta universe is senior to the physical universe and creates it, providing a model of certainty in a world full of uncertainties.