How does the placebo effect fit into the eighth dynamics? In Scientology, the placebo effect, which demonstrates the mind's power to influence the body, is understood through the lens of the Eight Dynamics, with a particular focus on the role of the individual's spiritual being (thetan), their beliefs, and their ability to effect change. Here's how it fits: Seventh Dynamic (Spiritual): The placebo effect, by its very nature, highlights the power of the mind and spirit over the physical body. In Scientology, the Seventh Dynamic is the urge to survive as spiritual beings. The placebo effect demonstrates the individual's inherent capacity to influence their own well-being through belief and expectation. This aligns with the concept of the Seventh Dynamic, where one's spiritual beingness and one's ability to create and cause survival play a significant role. First Dynamic (Self): The placebo effect is intensely personal. It depends on the individual's beli...
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