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NARRATOR: This is the Scientology Symbol.
There are two triangles over which the "S" is imposed.
The "S" simply stands for Scientology.
The term Scientology
is taken from the Latin word scio
which means "knowing" in the fullest meaning of the word.
And the Greek word logos meaning "study of."
Simply put, Scientology means "knowing how to know."
The lower triangle is known as the A-R-C Triangle.
The first corner of the triangle is called Affinity.
Affinity, in this case, is used here to mean love,
liking
or any other emotional attitude.
DRIVER: Whooo!
[laughing]
NARRATOR: Affinity is a variable quality.
It is the degree of liking
or disliking.
The second corner of the triangle is Reality.
Reality could be defined as the solid objects,
the real things of life,
the things that we agree are real.
The third corner of the triangle is Communication.
Communication is the interchange of ideas
or particles between two points.
Affinity, Reality and Communication
are interdependent one upon the other.
When one drops, the other two drop also.
Reversely, when one rises,
the other two rise as well.
In understanding the composition of human relations,
communication is more important
than the other two corners of the triangle.
CUSTOMER: This is not what I ordered.
NARRATOR: It might be said that the triangle begins
with communication,
which brings into existence affinity
and reality.
All together A-R-C brings about Understanding.
The A-R-C Triangle is the keystone of living associations.
And the common denominator to all of life's activities.
The upper triangle is the K-R-C Triangle.
The points of the K-R-C Triangle are
K for Knowledge,
R for Responsibility
and C for Control.
It is difficult to be responsible for something
or control something
unless you have knowledge of it.
It is folly to try to control something
or even know something without responsibility.
It is hard to fully know something
or be responsible for something,
over which you have no control.
The K-R-C Triangle acts like the A-R-C Triangle.
When one corner is increased,
the other two also rise.
By increasing each corner
of the K-R-C Triangle bit by bit,
ignoring the losses and making the achievements firm,
an individual discovers his power and command of life.
The K-R-C Triangle interacts best when used with high A-R-C.
Thus the triangles interlock.
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