Last Podcast On The Left Episode 262: L. Ron Hubbard Part II - Dianetics
Mar 15, 2017
Delve into the outrageous life of L. Ron Hubbard, from his eccentric behaviors and disastrous romances to the bizarre kidnapping of his daughter. Explore the manipulative genius behind Scientology and the absurdities of Dianetics, including its controversial views on women and mental health. Enjoy the humorous clash of music debates and the reflection on Hubbard's legacy amid the chaos of his personal life. The podcast humorously critiques the dubious tactics and doctrines that shaped an entire belief system.
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Affirmations Fueled Hubbard's Persona
- L. Ron Hubbard used personal affirmations to reshape his identity and turn compulsive lying into persuasive charisma.
- He wrote self-proclamations about health, talent, and sexual prowess that primed followers to accept his authority.
Hypnotism Was His Persuasion Tool
- Hubbard learned hypnotism from Jack Parsons and used it to manipulate small social groups into unquestioning obedience.
- He could trigger trances with simple cues and tested control with pranks that escalated to causing real psychosomatic pain.
Bill Cox Hot Rail Prank
- Henry recounts the Bill Cox incident where Hubbard made Cox hold a supposedly heating metal rail until he screamed in pain.
- Hubbard laughed afterward, revealing the trance was used for amusement and control, not therapy.