Abstract Rationale: Unconscious perception of various sensory modalities is an active subject of research though its function and effect on behavior is uncertain. Objective: The present study tried to assess if unconscious visual perception could occur with more complex visual stimuli than previously utilized. Methods and Results: Videos containing slideshows of indifferent complex images with interspersed frames of interest of various durations were presented to 24 healthy volunteers. … [Read more...] about Article (Journal): Subliminal perception of complex visual stimuli (2016)
symbolism
Research notes: Hubbard’s Guardian and the Archangel Michael
In 1979, Scientology had me petitioning to Jane Kember, Guardian Worldwide for the "privilege" of being in the SO. Kember was at that time defending herself in the Snow White criminal case. Hubbard's magical constructs had long since exteriorized into "real life." His "Guardian Angel" was a real person, in charge of his Intel and black ops. Although Ron has no formal training in Magick, he has an extraordinary amount of experience and understanding in the field. From some of his experiences … [Read more...] about Research notes: Hubbard’s Guardian and the Archangel Michael
Article: The True Story of Scientology (2007)
From an often-quoted article by L. Ron Hubbard: THE TRUE STORY of Scientology is simple, concise and direct. It is quickly told: 1. A philosopher developed a philosophy about life and death. 2. People find it interesting. 3. People find it works. 4. People pass it along to others. 5. It grows. When we examine this extremely accurate and very brief account, we see that there must be in our civilization some very disturbing elements for anything else to be believed about … [Read more...] about Article: The True Story of Scientology (2007)
Tree of Life
Author: thelemapedia.org
Author: Lon Milo DuQuette
"The ten cosmic power-zones and the twenty-two paths constitute the Tree of Life. (See diagram.)" [1. Grant, K. (1977). Nightside of Eden (1994 ed.). London: Skoob.] "The Tree of Life is a tool used to categorize and organize various mystical concepts, and is central to the teachings of Aleister Crowley and the Qabalah. At its most simple level, it is composed of ten spheres, or emanations, called sephiroth (sing. "sephira") which are connected by twenty two paths. The sephiroth are represented … [Read more...] about Tree of Life
Book cover: L. Ron Hubbard: 8-80 (1989)
L. Ron Hubbard Spiritual Pioneer of the 20th Century The Discovery and Increase of Life Energy … [Read more...] about Book cover: L. Ron Hubbard: 8-80 (1989)
Book: The True Story of Scientology (1965)
THE TRUE STORY of Scientology is simple, concise and direct. It is quickly told: 1. A philosopher developed a philosophy about life and death. 2. People find it interesting. 3. People find it works. 4. People pass it along to others. 5. It grows. When we examine this extremely accurate and very brief account, we see that there must be in our civilization some very disturbing elements for anything else to be believed about Scientology. These disturbing elements are the … [Read more...] about Book: The True Story of Scientology (1965)