Chapter
The Power of Ideology and Relationships
1:46:00 - 1:54:59 (08:59)
The speaker discusses the power of the ideology of Scientology and the concept of "us against the world" in relationships and friendships.
Clips
A former member of the Church of Scientology describes her experience of being forced to disconnect from her family in order to remain a member of the organization.
1:46:00 - 1:48:03 (02:03)
Summary
A former member of the Church of Scientology describes her experience of being forced to disconnect from her family in order to remain a member of the organization.
ChapterThe Power of Ideology and Relationships
Episode#361 – Aaron Smith-Levin: Scientology
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The Scientology policy of disconnection can be interpreted and implemented in a non-destructive way, according to this podcast episode.
1:48:03 - 1:49:28 (01:25)
Summary
The Scientology policy of disconnection can be interpreted and implemented in a non-destructive way, according to this podcast episode. However, the current leader, Miscavige, has created the worst possible version of Scientology, leading to questions about his motivations.
ChapterThe Power of Ideology and Relationships
Episode#361 – Aaron Smith-Levin: Scientology
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Scientology's most costly aspect is the separation of families, which threatens the fundamental human value of being connected to loved ones.
1:49:28 - 1:50:58 (01:29)
Summary
Scientology's most costly aspect is the separation of families, which threatens the fundamental human value of being connected to loved ones. Despite the harm caused to him by the religion, the speaker does not hate or blame individual Scientologists, as he believes they are ambitious, intelligent people.
ChapterThe Power of Ideology and Relationships
Episode#361 – Aaron Smith-Levin: Scientology
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
A former Scientologist explains how the internet and critical online communities helped him finally leave the controversial organization after 16 years, and why he now creates content to help others do the same.
1:50:58 - 1:52:43 (01:45)
Summary
A former Scientologist explains how the internet and critical online communities helped him finally leave the controversial organization after 16 years, and why he now creates content to help others do the same.
ChapterThe Power of Ideology and Relationships
Episode#361 – Aaron Smith-Levin: Scientology
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
In this podcast, the speaker discusses the power of belief in Scientology and how the idea of 'them against the world' can be a powerful and inspiring concept for friendships and relationships.
1:52:43 - 1:54:59 (02:16)
Summary
In this podcast, the speaker discusses the power of belief in Scientology and how the idea of 'them against the world' can be a powerful and inspiring concept for friendships and relationships.