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The Potential for Cult-like Behaviors in Jiu-Jitsu and Other Organizations
1:54:59 - 2:02:05 (07:05)
In this podcast episode, the potential for cult-like behaviors in organizations, including Jiu-Jitsu, is discussed with an emphasis on the need for such groups to prioritize the well-being of their members above all else.
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The Church of Scientology could be a more constructive organization if it inspired and helped people instead of causing harm and dividing families, which would require people in power like David Miscavige to lose their power.
1:54:59 - 1:57:45 (02:45)
Summary
The Church of Scientology could be a more constructive organization if it inspired and helped people instead of causing harm and dividing families, which would require people in power like David Miscavige to lose their power. Members of the church should also be more loose about membership, so there's no suffering and financial harm, and leaving the church won’t mean being disconnected from family members.
ChapterThe Potential for Cult-like Behaviors in Jiu-Jitsu and Other Organizations
Episode#361 – Aaron Smith-Levin: Scientology
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The version of Scientology promoted by David Miscavige shows a preoccupation with controlling people's sex lives.
1:57:45 - 1:58:47 (01:01)
Summary
The version of Scientology promoted by David Miscavige shows a preoccupation with controlling people's sex lives. Although Scientology's founder L. Ron Hubbard established a policy that people should not be subject to justice actions for anything they do sexually, this does not apply to gay relationships or non-monogamous arrangements.
ChapterThe Potential for Cult-like Behaviors in Jiu-Jitsu and Other Organizations
Episode#361 – Aaron Smith-Levin: Scientology
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The speaker values the brotherhood and loyalty that comes with participating in recreational activities like Jiu-Jitsu, which can sometimes feel cult-like to outsiders.
1:58:47 - 2:02:05 (03:18)
Summary
The speaker values the brotherhood and loyalty that comes with participating in recreational activities like Jiu-Jitsu, which can sometimes feel cult-like to outsiders.