The early ’50s status quo:

The early ’50s status quo:

“The methods which have been used, up to this time, have all been called Standard Procedure. It's very interesting to hear somebody out in the field say, ‘Well, this new method I have of standing the preclear on his head in the corner and auditing him through a megaphone replaces Standard Procedure.’ Believe me, if there's any way at all of increasing the efficacity of processing by standing a preclear on his head in the corner and auditing him through a megaphone, that will become part of Standard Procedure.

“The methods which have been used, up to this time, have all been called Standard Procedure. It's very interesting to hear somebody out in the field say, ‘Well, this new method I have of standing the preclear on his head in the corner and auditing him through a megaphone replaces Standard Procedure.’ Believe me, if there's any way at all of increasing the efficacity of processing by standing a preclear on his head in the corner and auditing him through a megaphone, that will become part of Standard Procedure.

Standard Procedure is an extremely varying affair. It would probably be better called ‘Proven Procedure’. And it changes. It changes about every sixty days at least. It changes in the direction of less work and thought on the part of the auditor and faster processing for the preclear.”

Standard Procedure is an extremely varying affair. It would probably be better called ‘Proven Procedure’. And it changes. It changes about every sixty days at least. It changes in the direction of less work and thought on the part of the auditor and faster processing for the preclear.”

• L. Ron Hubbard
  (from Science of Survival lecture #1 “Theta-Mest Theory, Part 1”, given on 21 May 51)

• L. Ron Hubbard
  (from Science of Survival lecture #1 “Theta-Mest Theory, Part 1”, given on 21 May 51)

... the research travel started in 1950, met its conclusion in 1970 when it was announced:

... the research travel started in 1950, met its conclusion in 1970 when it was announced:

“So technical progress has been:

“So technical progress has been:

• CLASS VIII - 1968.

• CLASS VIII - 1968.

This is quite an achievement.”

This is quite an achievement.”

• L. Ron Hubbard
  (from ‘LRH ED 117 Int’, 26 Aug 70 “Current Cases”)

• L. Ron Hubbard
  (from ‘LRH ED 117 Int’, 26 Aug 70 “Current Cases”)

This time span does deserve special mention as it was during this time span that the Grade Chart and various of its most vital services got turned around or simply abandoned. In brief:

This time span does deserve special mention as it was during this time span that the Grade Chart and various of its most vital services got turned around or simply abandoned. In brief:

New technology:

New technology:

• (1) ‘New Era Dianetics’ (NED) (Jul 78)

• (1) ‘New Era Dianetics’ (NED) (Jul 78)

Introduced:

Introduced:

• Speculation about if one was Clear or not:

• Speculation about if one was Clear or not:

• a) Scientology grades V-VII required or not? (Sept 78);

• a) Scientology grades V-VII required or not? (Sept 78);

Lost technology:

Lost technology:

• (NOTs (’78) & Solo NOTs (’80) knocked out original OT V-VII)

• (NOTs (’78) & Solo NOTs (’80) knocked out original OT V-VII)

Considered superfluous: (caused by NED) (4)

Considered superfluous: (caused by NED) (4)

• Scientology grades V-VA (Power),

• Scientology grades V-VA (Power),

*1 These were basically abolished since September 1978, an Alternative Route to Clear was created shortly after although the reality is that Grades V-VII went practically out of use.

*1 These were basically abolished since September 1978, an Alternative Route to Clear was created shortly after although the reality is that Grades V-VII went practically out of use.

*2 These were noted as prerequisites for the courses next up in line since the Nov 1983 chart and onwards. Be it noted here that the prerequisites for either the St Dn/NED course and the Grade 0 course went forth and back a bit as can be seen seen on the Jan 75 chart up till the Nov 1983 chart. Sometimes we see just listed the Basic Study Manual, then we see the Student Hat, then either one of them will do. Professional TRs listed and then again any TRs course would do. Sometimes the Method One Word Clearing was listed and then again not. (Consult for details the chronological table found here, separate window.)

*2 These were noted as prerequisites for the courses next up in line since the Nov 1983 chart and onwards. Be it noted here that the prerequisites for either the St Dn/NED course and the Grade 0 course went forth and back a bit as can be seen seen on the Jan 75 chart up till the Nov 1983 chart. Sometimes we see just listed the Basic Study Manual, then we see the Student Hat, then either one of them will do. Professional TRs listed and then again any TRs course would do. Sometimes the Method One Word Clearing was listed and then again not. (Consult for details the chronological table found here, separate window.)

*3 This HQS course was not a prerequisite for the Standard Dianetics Auditor, but often it was done first.

*3 This HQS course was not a prerequisite for the Standard Dianetics Auditor, but often it was done first.

A summary of the arguments gives us:

A summary of the arguments gives us:

• An incomplete definition of the reactive mind made its entry in that which was supposed to be a major technical dictionary (‘Dianetics and Scientology: Technical Dictionary’ (Jun 75 to present) ). Whereas it was fully defined in a minor dictionary (‘Scientology Abridged Dictionary’ (in use 1965-80) ).

• An incomplete definition of the reactive mind made its entry in that which was supposed to be a major technical dictionary (‘Dianetics and Scientology: Technical Dictionary’ (Jun 75 to present) ). Whereas it was fully defined in a minor dictionary (‘Scientology Abridged Dictionary’ (in use 1965-80) ).

• New Era Dianetics (NED) was officially released which at that very same time, and rather silently, wiped out of existence Standard Dianetics (St Dn). Standard Dianetics was established as such in 1969, reissue of 1950-Tech, and thus in use for close to 28 years till it was literally replaced and pushed aside by New Era Dianetics.

• New Era Dianetics (NED) was officially released which at that very same time, and rather silently, wiped out of existence Standard Dianetics (St Dn). Standard Dianetics was established as such in 1969, reissue of 1950-Tech, and thus in use for close to 28 years till it was literally replaced and pushed aside by New Era Dianetics.

• “New Era Dianetics or any Dianetics is NOT to be run on Clears or above or on Dianetic Clears.”

• “New Era Dianetics or any Dianetics is NOT to be run on Clears or above or on Dianetic Clears.”

• “The state of Clear can be achieved on Dianetics (=NED).”

• “The state of Clear can be achieved on Dianetics (=NED).”

• “Should a pc being audited on Dianetics originate that he has achieved Dianetic Clear, or if a Dianetic auditor thinks this has occurred with his pc, the folders must be routed to an org C/S who is Clear or above and who can adjudicate.” (source: HCOB 24 Sept 78 III “Dianetic Clear”)

• “Should a pc being audited on Dianetics originate that he has achieved Dianetic Clear, or if a Dianetic auditor thinks this has occurred with his pc, the folders must be routed to an org C/S who is Clear or above and who can adjudicate.” (source: HCOB 24 Sept 78 III “Dianetic Clear”)

• “... the state of Clear, whether this is reached on the Clearing Course or at any point earlier in his auditing, ...” (source: HCOB 29 Nov 78R (Revised 31 Mar 81) “Dianetic Clear Attests”)

• “... the state of Clear, whether this is reached on the Clearing Course or at any point earlier in his auditing, ...” (source: HCOB 29 Nov 78R (Revised 31 Mar 81) “Dianetic Clear Attests”)

• “Technically, a very few thetans have never been anything but Clear. These few didn't ‘go Clear’ on anything; they have simply always been Clear. When a natural Clear is found it should be so stated.” (source: HCOB 5 Mar 79R (Revised 6 Mar 79) “Dianetic Clear False Declares”)

• “Technically, a very few thetans have never been anything but Clear. These few didn't ‘go Clear’ on anything; they have simply always been Clear. When a natural Clear is found it should be so stated.” (source: HCOB 5 Mar 79R (Revised 6 Mar 79) “Dianetic Clear False Declares”)

• “NED now comes after Expanded Grade 4 on the Grade Chart” (source: HCO PL 12 Nov 81 “Cancellation of Class 4, NED Prereq”)

• “NED now comes after Expanded Grade 4 on the Grade Chart” (source: HCO PL 12 Nov 81 “Cancellation of Class 4, NED Prereq”)

• “NEW OT IV – OT Drug Rundown” (service released 29 Jan 1980),
  “NEW OT V – Audited NOTs” (service released 15 Sept 1978),
  “NEW OT VI – Solo NOTs Auditor Course” (service released Sept 1980),
  “NEW OT VII – Solo NOTs Auditing” (service released Sept 1980)
  (source: ‘Source Special Edition’, folding insert, [Mar-Apr 82])

• “NEW OT IV – OT Drug Rundown” (service released 29 Jan 1980),
  “NEW OT V – Audited NOTs” (service released 15 Sept 1978),
  “NEW OT VI – Solo NOTs Auditor Course” (service released Sept 1980),
  “NEW OT VII – Solo NOTs Auditing” (service released Sept 1980)
  (source: ‘Source Special Edition’, folding insert, [Mar-Apr 82])

“The basis of the reactive mind is the actual Goals Problem Masses (GPMs).” LRH (from HCOB 17 Oct 64 III “Clearing, Why It Works, How It Is Necessary”)

“The basis of the reactive mind is the actual Goals Problem Masses (GPMs).” LRH (from HCOB 17 Oct 64 III “Clearing, Why It Works, How It Is Necessary”)

‘Scientology Abridged Dictionary’ (in use during 1965-80):

‘Scientology Abridged Dictionary’ (in use during 1965-80):

“REACTIVE MIND: That portion of a person's mind which works on a stimulus-response basis (given a certain stimulus, it gives a certain response) which is not under his volitional control and which exerts force and the power of command over his awareness, purposes, thoughts, body and actions. It consists of GPMs, Engrams, Secondaries and Locks.”

“REACTIVE MIND: That portion of a person's mind which works on a stimulus-response basis (given a certain stimulus, it gives a certain response) which is not under his volitional control and which exerts force and the power of command over his awareness, purposes, thoughts, body and actions. It consists of GPMs, Engrams, Secondaries and Locks.”

‘Dianetics and Scientology: Technical Dictionary’ (1975, still in use today):

‘Dianetics and Scientology: Technical Dictionary’ (1975, still in use today):

“REACTIVE MIND, 1. a portion of a person's mind which works on a totally stimulus-response basis, which is not under his volitional control, and which exerts force and the power of command over his awareness, purposes, thoughts, body and actions. Stored in the reactive mind are engrams, and here we find the single source of aberrations and psychosomatic ills. (Scn 0-8, p. 11)”

“REACTIVE MIND, 1. a portion of a person's mind which works on a totally stimulus-response basis, which is not under his volitional control, and which exerts force and the power of command over his awareness, purposes, thoughts, body and actions. Stored in the reactive mind are engrams, and here we find the single source of aberrations and psychosomatic ills. (Scn 0-8, p. 11)”

‘Basic Dictionary of Dianetics and Scientology’ (in use during 1981-87):

‘Basic Dictionary of Dianetics and Scientology’ (in use during 1981-87):

“REACTIVE MIND: Reactive bank. The portion of the mind which works on a stimulus-response basis (given a certain stimulus, it will automatically give a certain response) which is not under a person's volitional control and which exerts force and over a person's awareness, purposes, thoughts, body and actions. It consists of locks, secondaries, engrams and chains of them and is the single source of human aberrations and psychosomatic ills. ...”

“REACTIVE MIND: Reactive bank. The portion of the mind which works on a stimulus-response basis (given a certain stimulus, it will automatically give a certain response) which is not under a person's volitional control and which exerts force and over a person's awareness, purposes, thoughts, body and actions. It consists of locks, secondaries, engrams and chains of them and is the single source of human aberrations and psychosomatic ills. ...”

‘Basic Dictionary of Dianetics & Scientology’ (1988-to present):

‘Basic Dictionary of Dianetics & Scientology’ (1988-to present):

“reactive mind: that portion of a person's mind which works on a totally stimulus-response basis, which is not under his volitional control and which exerts force and the power of command over his awareness, purposes, thoughts, body and actions. The reactive mind is where engrams are stored.”

“reactive mind: that portion of a person's mind which works on a totally stimulus-response basis, which is not under his volitional control and which exerts force and the power of command over his awareness, purposes, thoughts, body and actions. The reactive mind is where engrams are stored.”

The aim of Dianetics is to get rid of this thing addressed as the Reactive Mind. For this reason to have a proper and complete definition as early on as possible is rather of great importance. Since 1965 we had this ‘Scientology Abridged Dictionary’ in use. We find an entry of its publication in ‘What Is Scientology?’ (1978 edition): It lists “Translations: Danish, Dutch, French, German, Spanish, Swedish.”. This little publication was distributed at no charge (at least till 1975 at which time $1.00 was charged). An application form for this publication we find inserted in ‘Ability 181’, [Mar 66].

The aim of Dianetics is to get rid of this thing addressed as the Reactive Mind. For this reason to have a proper and complete definition as early on as possible is rather of great importance. Since 1965 we had this ‘Scientology Abridged Dictionary’ in use. We find an entry of its publication in ‘What Is Scientology?’ (1978 edition): It lists “Translations: Danish, Dutch, French, German, Spanish, Swedish.”. This little publication was distributed at no charge (at least till 1975 at which time $1.00 was charged). An application form for this publication we find inserted in ‘Ability 181’, [Mar 66].

The publication listed a variety of definitions of the basic words that are used within the subjects of Dianetics and Scientology. We find at:

The publication listed a variety of definitions of the basic words that are used within the subjects of Dianetics and Scientology. We find at:

• “REACTIVE MIND: That portion of a person's mind which works on a stimulus-response basis (given a certain stimulus, it gives a certain response) which is not under his volitional control and which exerts force and the power of command over his awareness, purposes, thoughts, body and actions. It consists of GPMs, Engrams, Secondaries and Locks.”

• “REACTIVE MIND: That portion of a person's mind which works on a stimulus-response basis (given a certain stimulus, it gives a certain response) which is not under his volitional control and which exerts force and the power of command over his awareness, purposes, thoughts, body and actions. It consists of GPMs, Engrams, Secondaries and Locks.”

Which is a very accurate and in particular a complete definition for Reactive Mind. This little dictionary even carried an entry at “GPM”.

Which is a very accurate and in particular a complete definition for Reactive Mind. This little dictionary even carried an entry at “GPM”.

This ‘Scientology Abridged Dictionary’ publication was in use during 1965-80 during which time it was printed and reprinted 19 times (lastly printed December 1980). The text contained within the publication remained the same during all of this time. Most importantly it carried the following text in its introduction: “The SCIENTOLOGY ABRIDGED DICTIONARY has been compiled at Saint Hill from the works of L. Ron Hubbard, and its publication has been authorized by him as an official dictionary of Scientology.”.

This ‘Scientology Abridged Dictionary’ publication was in use during 1965-80 during which time it was printed and reprinted 19 times (lastly printed December 1980). The text contained within the publication remained the same during all of this time. Most importantly it carried the following text in its introduction: “The SCIENTOLOGY ABRIDGED DICTIONARY has been compiled at Saint Hill from the works of L. Ron Hubbard, and its publication has been authorized by him as an official dictionary of Scientology.”.

In June 1975 we see then the release of the first edition of ‘Dianetics and Scientology: Technical Dictionary’. In here we find the following as its first definition:

In June 1975 we see then the release of the first edition of ‘Dianetics and Scientology: Technical Dictionary’. In here we find the following as its first definition:

“REACTIVE MIND, 1. a portion of a person's mind which works on a totally stimulus-response basis, which is not under his volitional control, and which exerts force and the power of command over his awareness, purposes, thoughts, body and actions. Stored in the reactive mind are engrams, and here we find the single source of aberrations and psychosomatic ills. (Scn 0-8, p. 11)”

“REACTIVE MIND, 1. a portion of a person's mind which works on a totally stimulus-response basis, which is not under his volitional control, and which exerts force and the power of command over his awareness, purposes, thoughts, body and actions. Stored in the reactive mind are engrams, and here we find the single source of aberrations and psychosomatic ills. (Scn 0-8, p. 11)”

We see that the first sentence is the same. The second sentence however has been exchanged. This is quoted from the first chapter of the book ‘Scientology 0-8, The Book of Basics’ (released Nov 70). Noted is though that this first chapter “‘A Description of Scientology’ was compiled by staff book editor, SPO A/S, from writings and lectures of L. Ron Hubbard”. I am not sure where the original definition as found in the ‘Scientology Abridged Dictionary’ (1965) actually derives from. It also may be interesting to note here that ‘The Auditor 56 (UK Edition)’, [Oct 70] still lists GPM etc. in the definition given of the Reactive Mind on page 4.

We see that the first sentence is the same. The second sentence however has been exchanged. This is quoted from the first chapter of the book ‘Scientology 0-8, The Book of Basics’ (released Nov 70). Noted is though that this first chapter “‘A Description of Scientology’ was compiled by staff book editor, SPO A/S, from writings and lectures of L. Ron Hubbard”. I am not sure where the original definition as found in the ‘Scientology Abridged Dictionary’ (1965) actually derives from. It also may be interesting to note here that ‘The Auditor 56 (UK Edition)’, [Oct 70] still lists GPM etc. in the definition given of the Reactive Mind on page 4.

This definition of Reactive Mind as per ‘Scientology Abridged Dictionary’ (1965) is also found in some of the glossaries of the so-called basic books. I found it for example in the May 1976 print of the book ‘Notes on the Lectures’. In the new edition of 1989 of this very same book it was replaced in its glossary with:

This definition of Reactive Mind as per ‘Scientology Abridged Dictionary’ (1965) is also found in some of the glossaries of the so-called basic books. I found it for example in the May 1976 print of the book ‘Notes on the Lectures’. In the new edition of 1989 of this very same book it was replaced in its glossary with:

“reactive mind: that portion of a person's mind which works on a totally stimulus-response basis, which is not under his volitional control and which exerts force and the power of command over his awareness, purposes, thoughts, body and actions. The reactive mind is where engrams are stored, also called bank.”

“reactive mind: that portion of a person's mind which works on a totally stimulus-response basis, which is not under his volitional control and which exerts force and the power of command over his awareness, purposes, thoughts, body and actions. The reactive mind is where engrams are stored, also called bank.”

This appears to be a rewrite of what was found in ‘Scientology 0-8, The Book of Basics’ (and thus in the ‘Dianetics and Scientology: Technical Dictionary’).

This appears to be a rewrite of what was found in ‘Scientology 0-8, The Book of Basics’ (and thus in the ‘Dianetics and Scientology: Technical Dictionary’).

Interestingly enough it did say in the ‘Scientology Abridged Dictionary’ from 1965 that “its publication has been authorized by him (=L. Ron Hubbard) as an official dictionary of Scientology”. Then considering that what was the use of issuing this much thicker volume of definitions that we see published in 1975? We can immediately see that there is no particular approval of L. Ron Hubbard found anywhere in it. On its copyright page we see that it was “Compiled and edited by The LRH Personal Compilations Bureau”, followed with a listing of the names of various persons that had been involved with this task. The lacking of an approval does not make the work less valuable or usable, but the use and implementation of this altered definition for ‘reactive mind’ can easily be conceived as quite a miss! The book was updated and reprinted in 1978, but no changes were made in the definition of ‘reactive mind’. The 1983 edition was just a reprint of the 1978 edition with no changes made and continues to be the latest print till this day.

Interestingly enough it did say in the ‘Scientology Abridged Dictionary’ from 1965 that “its publication has been authorized by him (=L. Ron Hubbard) as an official dictionary of Scientology”. Then considering that what was the use of issuing this much thicker volume of definitions that we see published in 1975? We can immediately see that there is no particular approval of L. Ron Hubbard found anywhere in it. On its copyright page we see that it was “Compiled and edited by The LRH Personal Compilations Bureau”, followed with a listing of the names of various persons that had been involved with this task. The lacking of an approval does not make the work less valuable or usable, but the use and implementation of this altered definition for ‘reactive mind’ can easily be conceived as quite a miss! The book was updated and reprinted in 1978, but no changes were made in the definition of ‘reactive mind’. The 1983 edition was just a reprint of the 1978 edition with no changes made and continues to be the latest print till this day.

Of course we did have this ‘Scientology Abridged Dictionary’ in use simultaneously and still in reprint in December 1980, but why did the larger dictionary not reflect what it said in this little dictionary regarding the definition for ‘reactive mind’? It has to be realized that the larger dictionaries definition in fact is incomplete!

Of course we did have this ‘Scientology Abridged Dictionary’ in use simultaneously and still in reprint in December 1980, but why did the larger dictionary not reflect what it said in this little dictionary regarding the definition for ‘reactive mind’? It has to be realized that the larger dictionaries definition in fact is incomplete!

In 1981 we find that the ‘Scientology Abridged Dictionary’, that was in use during 1965-80, got replaced with this ‘Basic Dictionary of Dianetics and Scientology’ (1981). On its cover it noted: “from the works of L. Ron Hubbard”, whereas it controversially said on the copyright page: “This work is based on the works of L. Ron Hubbard.”. It carried no authorization from L. Ron Hubbard where the ‘Scientology Abridged Dictionary’ actually did say so. We find that this publication is pretty much a re-work of the ‘Scientology Abridged Dictionary’. We find a variety of additions and various changes in existing definitions. We now find at:

In 1981 we find that the ‘Scientology Abridged Dictionary’, that was in use during 1965-80, got replaced with this ‘Basic Dictionary of Dianetics and Scientology’ (1981). On its cover it noted: “from the works of L. Ron Hubbard”, whereas it controversially said on the copyright page: “This work is based on the works of L. Ron Hubbard.”. It carried no authorization from L. Ron Hubbard where the ‘Scientology Abridged Dictionary’ actually did say so. We find that this publication is pretty much a re-work of the ‘Scientology Abridged Dictionary’. We find a variety of additions and various changes in existing definitions. We now find at:

“REACTIVE MIND: Reactive bank. The portion of the mind which works on a stimulus-response basis (given a certain stimulus, it will automatically give a certain response) which is not under a person's volitional control and which exerts force and over a person's awareness, purposes, thoughts, body and actions. It consists of locks, secondaries, engrams and chains of them and is the single source of human aberrations and psychosomatic ills. ...”

“REACTIVE MIND: Reactive bank. The portion of the mind which works on a stimulus-response basis (given a certain stimulus, it will automatically give a certain response) which is not under a person's volitional control and which exerts force and over a person's awareness, purposes, thoughts, body and actions. It consists of locks, secondaries, engrams and chains of them and is the single source of human aberrations and psychosomatic ills. ...”

We find also here that the mention of GPM's has been skipped in its definition. Please note that this entry as we find it in this ‘Basic Dictionary of Dianetics and Scientology’ let it follow with more verbal explanations of the characteristics of the Reactive Mind. Although it still fails to mention or explain GPM's.

We find also here that the mention of GPM's has been skipped in its definition. Please note that this entry as we find it in this ‘Basic Dictionary of Dianetics and Scientology’ let it follow with more verbal explanations of the characteristics of the Reactive Mind. Although it still fails to mention or explain GPM's.

We also see the entry “GPM” pulled from the dictionary. It is thus no longer defined. Obviously it was found, by some, not worth mentioning the term GPM nor defining it.

We also see the entry “GPM” pulled from the dictionary. It is thus no longer defined. Obviously it was found, by some, not worth mentioning the term GPM nor defining it.

This publication added an Editor's Note in where we are amongst other informed that “Many of the definitions in it are taken verbatim from two larger Scientology dictionaries by L. Ron Hubbard: Dianetics and Scientology Technical Dictionary and Modern management Technology Defined. Other definition have been taken from various books and tape lectures by L. Ron Hubbard and some were compiled by the editors especially for this Basic dictionary of Dianetics and Scientology”.

This publication added an Editor's Note in where we are amongst other informed that “Many of the definitions in it are taken verbatim from two larger Scientology dictionaries by L. Ron Hubbard: Dianetics and Scientology Technical Dictionary and Modern management Technology Defined. Other definition have been taken from various books and tape lectures by L. Ron Hubbard and some were compiled by the editors especially for this Basic dictionary of Dianetics and Scientology”.

It mentions repeatedly ‘by L. Ron Hubbard’. Be it noted though that he did not compile these two larger Scientology dictionaries mentioned in the above. He says specifically in the Introduction of the ‘Dianetics and Scientology: Technical Dictionary’: “... I relegated any dictionary compilations to staff action.” LRH.

It mentions repeatedly ‘by L. Ron Hubbard’. Be it noted though that he did not compile these two larger Scientology dictionaries mentioned in the above. He says specifically in the Introduction of the ‘Dianetics and Scientology: Technical Dictionary’: “... I relegated any dictionary compilations to staff action.” LRH.

In 1988 we saw a revised reissue of this publication carrying the slightly adjusted title: ‘Basic Dictionary of Dianetics & Scientology’. This time it says at:

In 1988 we saw a revised reissue of this publication carrying the slightly adjusted title: ‘Basic Dictionary of Dianetics & Scientology’. This time it says at:

“reactive mind: that portion of a person's mind which works on a totally stimulus-response basis, which is not under his volitional control and which exerts force and the power of command over his awareness, purposes, thoughts, body and actions. The reactive mind is where engrams are stored.”

“reactive mind: that portion of a person's mind which works on a totally stimulus-response basis, which is not under his volitional control and which exerts force and the power of command over his awareness, purposes, thoughts, body and actions. The reactive mind is where engrams are stored.”

As we see this is basically reverting back to earlier used definitions in some of the dictionaries. But we see that it is still lacking the mention of GPM's.

As we see this is basically reverting back to earlier used definitions in some of the dictionaries. But we see that it is still lacking the mention of GPM's.

HCOB 9 Jul 78 “Dianetics CS-1” on its definitions sheet lists a more complete definition still as the last sentence defining reactive mind notes:

HCOB 9 Jul 78 “Dianetics CS-1” on its definitions sheet lists a more complete definition still as the last sentence defining reactive mind notes:

“It consists of locks, secondaries, engrams and chains of them and is the single source of human aberration and psychosomatic ills.”

“It consists of locks, secondaries, engrams and chains of them and is the single source of human aberration and psychosomatic ills.”

This is interesting as here it does note Locks and Secondaries, only skipping to mention GPM's. The phrase is not found anymore since its next revision HCOB 9 Jul 78RA (Revised 8 Apr 88) “same title”.

This is interesting as here it does note Locks and Secondaries, only skipping to mention GPM's. The phrase is not found anymore since its next revision HCOB 9 Jul 78RA (Revised 8 Apr 88) “same title”.

Odd enough however the original as well as the present version of HCOB 15 Jul 78 “Scientology Auditing C/S-1” do list Locks and Secondaries (not GPM's). After all these terms relate to Dianetics and not Scientology.

Odd enough however the original as well as the present version of HCOB 15 Jul 78 “Scientology Auditing C/S-1” do list Locks and Secondaries (not GPM's). After all these terms relate to Dianetics and not Scientology.

The original reference for these CS-1* matters were:

The original reference for these CS-1* matters were:

• HCOB 27 Oct 70 “Dianetic CS-1”

• HCOB 27 Oct 70 “Dianetic CS-1”

These original references did not have a Definition Sheet (attachment) added as the later HCOB 9 Jul 78 “Dianetics CS-1” series of references had. Neither HCOB 8 Jan 71 nor BTB 8 Jan 71R make mention of the term GPM. Oddly enough HCOB 8 Jan 71 even had missed Engram in its list of words to be defined, this was corrected close to 3 months later with HCOB 30 Mar 71 III “Add to HCOB 8 Jan 71 Auditing CS-1”. Also it should be kept in mind that these early ’70s releases were not written nor issued by L. Ron Hubbard, they were ‘Developed from procedures used by Flag Class VIII Auditors SO Training and Services Aide’, initials ‘JR’ are given.

These original references did not have a Definition Sheet (attachment) added as the later HCOB 9 Jul 78 “Dianetics CS-1” series of references had. Neither HCOB 8 Jan 71 nor BTB 8 Jan 71R make mention of the term GPM. Oddly enough HCOB 8 Jan 71 even had missed Engram in its list of words to be defined, this was corrected close to 3 months later with HCOB 30 Mar 71 III “Add to HCOB 8 Jan 71 Auditing CS-1”. Also it should be kept in mind that these early ’70s releases were not written nor issued by L. Ron Hubbard, they were ‘Developed from procedures used by Flag Class VIII Auditors SO Training and Services Aide’, initials ‘JR’ are given.

It probably should also be kept in mind that Dianetics CS-1 were auditing sessions with the purpose to give new PC's the necessary data needed to be audited successfully. For this particular purpose the term GPM may have been too much to ask for and evidently too high a gradient.

It probably should also be kept in mind that Dianetics CS-1 were auditing sessions with the purpose to give new PC's the necessary data needed to be audited successfully. For this particular purpose the term GPM may have been too much to ask for and evidently too high a gradient.

GPM is quite a vital term when it comes to Dianetic clearing. This GPM is defined as follows:

GPM is quite a vital term when it comes to Dianetic clearing. This GPM is defined as follows:

“GPM: Means Goals Problem Mass. A GPM is composed of mental masses and significances which have an exact pattern, unvarying from person to person, whose significances dictate a certain type of behaviour and whose masses, when pulled in on the individual, cause psychosomatic effects, such as illness, pains or feelings of heaviness and tiredness.” (from ‘Scientology Abridged Dictionary’ (1965) )

“GPM: Means Goals Problem Mass. A GPM is composed of mental masses and significances which have an exact pattern, unvarying from person to person, whose significances dictate a certain type of behaviour and whose masses, when pulled in on the individual, cause psychosomatic effects, such as illness, pains or feelings of heaviness and tiredness.” (from ‘Scientology Abridged Dictionary’ (1965) )

That what has been omitted from the definition of the Reactive Mind is the most essential part of it. This is what is run out together with the Basic Basic on the Clearing Course (Grade VII) (ref: HCOB 23 Apr 69 “Basic Definitions”).

That what has been omitted from the definition of the Reactive Mind is the most essential part of it. This is what is run out together with the Basic Basic on the Clearing Course (Grade VII) (ref: HCOB 23 Apr 69 “Basic Definitions”).

Now, if L. Ron Hubbard himself says quite clearly in HCOB 17 Oct 64 III “Clearing, Why It Works, How It Is Necessary” that “The basis of the reactive mind is the actual Goals Problem Masses (GPMs).”, obviously then GPM's should be included in its definition as are Engrams, Secondaries and Locks. That is if it is to be a complete definition. For some reason someone other than L. Ron Hubbard edited the GPM's out of the definition.

Now, if L. Ron Hubbard himself says quite clearly in HCOB 17 Oct 64 III “Clearing, Why It Works, How It Is Necessary” that “The basis of the reactive mind is the actual Goals Problem Masses (GPMs).”, obviously then GPM's should be included in its definition as are Engrams, Secondaries and Locks. That is if it is to be a complete definition. For some reason someone other than L. Ron Hubbard edited the GPM's out of the definition.

It is noted that the definition without mention of GPM is not particularly a wrong definition, but it is not complete. My main objection is that the earlier definition as found in this little ‘Scientology Abridged Dictionary’ from 1965 is not even listed in the ‘Dianetics and Scientology: Technical Dictionary’ from 1975 and present edition. On the contrary excluding it tends to make it look all rather suspect in regards to the fact that September 1978 actually skipped the Scientology Clear and thus the Basic Basic (first engram on the track). GPM is very important in regards to the subject of Dianetics and therefore should be included in the official definition of the Reactive Mind.

It is noted that the definition without mention of GPM is not particularly a wrong definition, but it is not complete. My main objection is that the earlier definition as found in this little ‘Scientology Abridged Dictionary’ from 1965 is not even listed in the ‘Dianetics and Scientology: Technical Dictionary’ from 1975 and present edition. On the contrary excluding it tends to make it look all rather suspect in regards to the fact that September 1978 actually skipped the Scientology Clear and thus the Basic Basic (first engram on the track). GPM is very important in regards to the subject of Dianetics and therefore should be included in the official definition of the Reactive Mind.