Kitchen table Quote by Janet Reitman
““Having come up with the idea that thetans could move objects with their minds, Hubbard and some of his acolytes sat around the kitchen table, trying to remove the cellophane from a cigarette package by using their “intention beams.””
About This Quote
Source Book: “Going Clear: Scientology, Hollywood, and the Prison of Belief” by Janet Reitman, 2011
The anecdote illustrates early attempts by Hubbard and followers to test mind‑over‑matter claims using a simple experiment with a cigarette package.
In simple terms: They tried to move objects with intention, showing early pseudoscientific practices.
Key Takeaway
Question the validity of claimed mental powers.
Themes
skepticism
science
belief
experiment
Mood
critical
inquisitive
Type
analytical
skeptical
When to use this quote
- science fairs
- debate panels
- educational workshops
Key Concepts
psychology
parapsychology
critical thinking
Questions to Reflect On
- What evidence would convince you?
- How do belief systems affect scientific inquiry?
A Different Perspective
Such claims often lack reproducible evidence and can mislead.
