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Lex Fridman Podcast

#361 – Aaron Smith-Levin: Scientology

Lex Fridman Podcast

Lex Fridman

Philosophy, Society & Culture, Science, Technology

4.713K Ratings

🗓️ 25 February 2023

⏱️ 138 minutes

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Summary

Aaron Smith-Levin is a former Scientologist, Vice President of the Aftermath Foundation, and host of the Growing Up In Scientology YouTube channel. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors: – Green Chef: https://greenchef.com/lex60 and use code lex60 to get 60% off plus free shipping – InsideTracker: https://insidetracker.com/lex to get 20% off – Athletic Greens: https://athleticgreens.com/lex to get 1 month of fish oil EPISODE LINKS: Aaron’s YouTube: https://youtube.com/@GrowingUpInScientology Aaron’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/GrowingupinSCN The Aftermath Foundation: https://theaftermathfoundation.org SP Shop: https://thespshop.com Books mentioned: 1. A Billion Years: https://amzn.to/3EpLiMM 2. Blown for Good: https://amzn.to/3IqaZxN PODCAST INFO: Podcast website: https://lexfridman.com/podcast Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2lwqZIr Spotify:

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0:00.0

The following is a conversation with Aaron Smith, 11, a former Scientologist raised in Scientology

0:05.6

and have worked in the organization full time for many years as a staff member and a C-Org member,

0:12.6

including the job of training Scientology auditors.

0:16.0

Today, he educates the public about Scientology on his YouTube channel called Growing Up in Scientology.

0:23.4

And now, a quick use that can mention of his sponsor.

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0:49.8

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0:52.7

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0:54.8

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0:57.8

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1:01.2

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