Reference: The Book of Scientology
Universes
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Summary
Hubbard defines universe as a “whole system of created things,” and believes in the existence of many universes; but this generates an anomaly. Many universes can be defined together as a “whole system of created things” or an overall universe. The same anomaly exists with the multiverses theory in physics. The universe is correctly defined by its etymology that emphasizes the property of oneness. There is only one universe, where oneness is defined as continuity, consistency and harmony.
Hubbard differentiates the physical universe of matter, energy, space and time from the thought universe of the thetan. Hubbard does not see that thought is a substance that condenses into energy. He also does not see that thetan is the identification of theta with thought. Hubbard’s very concept of thetan comes from his fixation on self.
The thought and MEST universes do not behave in a similar manner, because as the substance condenses from thought to energy and matter, the laws also change. To Hubbard, the thought universe a person’s own universe in which he controls everything. But he is surrounded by a MEST universe that he does not control, and which is quite overwhelming.
High operating level is when one is operating without fixation. To operate, one obviously uses forces across the spectrum of thought, energy and matter. The forces in the universe may appear to be gigantic, crude and brutal from the viewpoint of the humans, but they always follow the laws of nature. According to nature, the forces are continuous, consistent and harmonious; but misunderstanding may cause anomalies. However, the anomalies can be resolved and the forces can be harnessed.
Hubbard says, “In the MEST universe ethics seem to be a liability.” Obviously, the laws of the MEST do not cover ethics. Ethics lies in the domain of the thought universe. As far as energy and matter go, science has been doing a great job of resolving the anomalies. The focus needs to be on resolving the anomalies in the thought universe.
Hubbard’s solution is that a person should strengthen his own thought universe as a “solution” to the problem of the MEST universe. This requires asserting one’s own will to overcome “agreements” with the MEST universe. Thus he recommends Creative processing that helps overcome the mental conditioning due to continuous contact with the MEST universe. He also recommends rehabilitating one’s ability to perceive present time in order to overcome the fear of the MEST universe.
According to Hubbard, the primary process to rehabilitate one’s own universe is to exercise the ability to postulate.
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Comments
Hubbard is correct in establishing that the primary process is to exercise the ability to postulate. However, he does not go into detail other than outlining some exercises.
A postulate is a creative thought, which brings oneness to existing data. It helps us fill holes in our understanding of what is there. For example, “The speed of light is a universal constant,” is a famous postulate made by Einstein that helped explain the concept of space and time. This helped us understand many phenomena that were puzzling before.
A postulate is not something formed arbitrarily. It is a well-thought out form and meaning given to perceived sensations that leads to the resolution of anomalies in our thinking. This is the very quality that makes a postulate self-evident. Thus it becomes possible to use the postulates as the basis for further reasoning and prediction.
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