Go Quote by Lawrence Wright
“If you get into Scientology, you will go to auditing. It's like therapy except that there is an E-meter between you and your auditor. That's a device that actually measures your galvanic skin responses. It's two metal cans that you hold. They used to be Campbell's Soup cans with the label scraped off.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Road to Totalitarianism, 2006
Scientology’s auditing uses an E‑meter to claim objective measurement of emotional states, blurring therapy and control.
In simple terms: Auditing claims scientific measurement but serves control.
Key Takeaway
Question the method and its claims.
Themes
religion
psychology
control
technology
Mood
skeptical
critical
Type
analytical
critical
When to use this quote
- therapy sessions
- self‑help groups
- cult recruitment
- personal counseling
Key Concepts
E‑meter
auditing
galvanic skin response
Questions to Reflect On
- Is the E‑meter truly measuring?
- How does this affect trust in therapy?
A Different Perspective
The device’s scientific validity is disputed and may manipulate participants.
