This week, it’s answers on social media, the new Dune movie, the Clear status in Scientology and a lot more. Enjoy!
(1) Hey Chris I really enjoyed your most recent live show about social media addiction. When it comes to oversharing on social media platforms like Facebook, if someone I know posts items to their page more than say two to three times per day they normally get unfollowed. That or if the only thing they ever share is items related to politics. Now, having said all of this, here is my question. Is there something in the human psyche that predisposes certain people to this type of behavior?
(2) On the topic of Sci-Fi, are you a fan of the Dune universe? If so, what are your thoughts on the upcoming Dune movie and the recent trailer? Based on the trailer, this looks to be the best adaptation so far.
(3) If previously “Clear” Scientologists are sent to redo their levels because Miscavige claims that the training was imperfect, how are “past life Clears” considered legitimate?
(4) I would like to know what you think the end game is. Most religions don’t allow abortion or birth control because they want to make more of their kind. You think Miscavige isn’t interested in gaining any more members, so what is going on? There is the real estate aspect. If COS crashed and burned what could DM actually walk away with as his own personal fortune? Do you think he is hiding funds?
(5) In August, I was helping out with an information table at a local festival being held at the Empire State Plaza in Albany. When I checked in with an organizer for our table location, one of the nearby tables was “Hubbard Dianetics.” I found it very interesting that there was no “Scientology” designation to be found (although I did observe a number of LRH books, including Dianetics). Is this something new, or did they choose NOT to use Scientology because it was a government-organized event?
(6) How much is Narconon emphasized to members or is it mainly pushed as an outside organization?
(7) Would you agree that the way governments rule directly affect the attitude and culture of the generation in which it rules?
(8) In Scientology, can a person who is not a Scientologist be declared a suppressive person?