Part two of Chapter one - Meet the Leader of the New World

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Part one of Chapter one - Meet the Leader of the New World

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If Scientology Ruled the World: Introduction by Tony Ortega, read by Tony Ortega

with titles, copyright and dedication read by Jon Atack

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Steve loves Halloween and reflects on how to get more treats than tricks. Includes India's favourite Hitler ice cream and the plea for compassion and kindness rather than hatred and cruelty. And, of course, Jon plugs his new book, If Scientology Ruled the World: Nazi Occultists, Sex Magick, Space Aliens, and the Second Coming.Buy Jon's book hereOther Links:Bernie Sanders and Jon Stewart interview Jon's article, Little Sister is listening The Mendota Study

director and documentarian Hoyt Richards talks with Jon about magical thinking in general and Ron Hubbard's plagiarism of Aleister Crowley in particular.Read Jon's paper, Possible Origins of Dianetics and Scientologyor listen to Jon reading the paper in this videopart onepart twoAnd more on Crowley, ritual magick, and ScientologyJeff Jacobsen's paper, The Hubbard is BareBuy Jon's book hereSpike's note: Yes, Jon is aware that the "funny animal" presence at the protest is (for the most part) people in inflatable costumes and not "Furries". However, "Furries" is easier to say than "Inflatabillies." No Furries were harmed in the making of this video.

Authoritarian cults turn members into predators and prey. Hoyt was recently attacked by someone he had not heard from in 25 years, someone who believes he still has the right to bully him. This individual has sent 85 aggressive texts in just a few days. Hoyt calls it 'disturbingly nostalgic.' Jon and Hoyt talk about how to overcome the triggering caused by past predatory behaviour and the dangers of former members who continue to act out their roles as predators.Links:The Kundalini video Jon mentionsThe Jung documentary Jon mentions is no longer on YouTube, apparently, but you're only Jung once.Jon's new book is out on Kindle

Anne worked closely with Werner Erhard and continues to recover from the Landmark Trust experience. We explore some of the many ideas (and words!) that Erhard lifted directly from Scientology, and how these ideas have seeped into corporate and academic culture - to the detriment of society. Overcoming the conditioning from authoritarian groups need not be an arduous process, but it demands a precise approach. Jon shows how to put aside the brainwashing.Links:Anne's book Anne's Instagram Anne's YouTubeSeek SafelyJon's new book is out on Kindle and paperbackChris Shelton's YouTube

We don’t just suffer from physical and psychological injuries – we also suffer from moral injuries. Often this is because we stood by while awful events were taking place. The effects of moral injury were terrible for the generation who were forced into the Vietnam War and returned to find that they were reviled rather than admired, and for those of us who feel powerless to change the circumstances we find ourselves in today, the sense of moral injury is similar.Here is the study Steve mentionsAnd his article in Psychiatric Times

Jon was a tad surprised when Steve Moffic shared his interest in a fellow psychiatrist's book about past life therapy. Jon came to believe in reincarnation through Buddhism, so when he joined Scientology, aged 19, he readily accepted the idea. However, after speaking with more than a thousand sometime Scientologists, Jon is highly sceptical, leading to a fascinating conversation with Steve, a former professor of psychiatry.Links:The complete essays of Michel de MontaigneSteve Moffic's articles in Psychiatric TimesJon's new book on Kindle and in Print

Anne Peterson spent years setting up seminars and working closely with Werner Erhard, the founder of est, The Forum, and Landmark Trust. Jon describes the Chinese thought reform program, which stimulates Anne to talk about the 'Advanced Course' (yes, Erhard peppered his teachings with Scientology expressions). A wide-ranging discussion touching on the similarities between Scientology and Erhard. Est was devised after he had dipped into Scientology and its offshoots.Links:More on the Bear Fedio IndexThe paper, The Discipling DilemmaMore on the Andrew Carnegie homestead floodHubbard's affirmationsAnne's interview with Brandon HurstMore on Darren Mack and the murder of Charla Mack