Throughout it was very polite, never wanting to be to judgmental but I got a few good ones:

Q: Their leader L Ron Hubbard or LRH as they refer to him said the Universe was significantly older what than science thinks? Do you know how old LRH said the Universe is?

A: L. Ron Hubbard, the founder of Scientology, did not explicitly state a specific age for the universe in his writings or teachings. While Hubbard touched upon various cosmological concepts and discussed past lives and spiritual existence, he did not provide a detailed or specific timeline for the age of the universe.

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Scientology’s beliefs about the age of the universe may differ from scientific consensus, as they are rooted in their religious and spiritual teachings rather than empirical scientific evidence.

Q: Oh I thought it was based on science since LRH’s book is called “Dianetics: the Modern Science of Mental Health”?

While the title of L. Ron Hubbard’s book, “Dianetics: The Modern Science of Mental Health,” includes the term “science,” it is important to understand that the content of the book and the teachings of Scientology are not considered scientific in the traditional scientific sense.

“Dianetics” presents a set of ideas and practices that Hubbard proposed as a method for understanding and addressing the human mind and behavior. It introduces concepts such as the “reactive mind,” “engrams,” and “auditing” as a means to achieve mental well-being and spiritual enlightenment. However, these ideas and practices have not been scientifically validated or widely accepted by the scientific community.

The term “science” in the title of Hubbard’s book can be seen as a rhetorical device to lend credibility and authority to the ideas and practices presented within Scientology. It does not mean that Scientology is considered a scientific field or that its claims are subject to scientific scrutiny or validation.

It is important to differentiate between the scientific method, which involves empirical observation, experimentation, and peer review, and the methodologies and beliefs presented in Scientology. While some aspects of Scientology may touch on psychological or therapeutic concepts, the overall framework and teachings of Scientology are not recognized as scientific by the mainstream scientific community.
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Ooooh, burn! This one especially: “The term “science” in the title of Hubbard’s book can be seen as a rhetorical device to lend credibility and authority to the ideas and practices presented within Scientology.”

Of course I had this is default nice mode not cynical and ironic mode!

Then any AI fake report can at least be intelligently defended by the requestor later when the report is submitted in the name of the requestor to a teacher for a grade.

“Write a report on X which is limited to what I understand about X, and write it like I’d write it.”

Aural testing of the report submitter’s knowledge of their report, defeats AI cheating.

If AI acts and says things the requestor knows and can defend, then the product AI produces can be defended by the requestor.

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Teachers given reports, can ask AI to grade the reports as being AI produced or legit reports from the teacher’s students.

auditing is quackery pseudo-therapy and it missed exorcism altogether.

auditing is pseudo-therapy and since OT 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 are exorcism, there’s no mention of the extensive amount of exorcism scientologists do.

I give it a flunk.

https://twitter.com/i/status/1660763532667781121

As an artist this also worries me that it’s going to put humans out of business in the art field. I only do art for myself. I couldn’t imagine struggling for years to make a name for yourself only to have an AI program be to go to artist for companies. Same goes for writers. Reading the above ChatGPT discourse I was hit with the same feeling as the art program…scary good.

Here’s his email address: records@psychsearch.net

A destructive cult, often referred to as an abusive or manipulative group, is an organization that exhibits harmful and controlling behaviors, often targeting vulnerable individuals. These groups typically revolve around a charismatic leader who manipulates and exploits their followers for personal gain and power. Destructive cults often employ mind control techniques, such as isolation, manipulation of information, and the use of coercive persuasion, to maintain control over their members.

One of the defining characteristics of a destructive cult is the presence of psychological, emotional, and even physical abuse. Followers are subjected to intense indoctrination, which aims to break down their critical thinking and individuality. They may be isolated from friends and family, forced to sever ties with loved ones who are critical of the group, or even cut off from the outside world entirely. This isolation creates a dependency on the cult and its leader, making it extremely difficult for members to leave or question the group’s teachings.

In addition to isolation, destructive cults often manipulate information to maintain control over their members. They may distort or withhold information, present a skewed worldview, and employ techniques such as thought-stopping or thought-terminating clichés to discourage critical thinking and dissent. By controlling the narrative, these cults ensure that their followers remain loyal and unquestioning.

Financial exploitation is another common feature of destructive cults. Members are often coerced into donating large sums of money, surrendering their assets, or even giving up their entire livelihoods in service to the group’s goals. The leader may live a lavish lifestyle while the followers experience financial hardship.

While destructive cults are relatively rare, their impact on individuals and communities can be devastating. Former members often report experiencing psychological trauma, loss of identity, and difficulties reintegrating into society. It is crucial to raise awareness about the warning signs of destructive cults and provide support for those who have been affected by their harmful practices.