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The concept of ARC

Hubbard defined the terms in an unconventional way, with specific reference to Scientology theory. The concept of affinity is defined by Hubbard as "... the relative distance and similarity of the two ends of a communication line"^[1] and, alternatively, "the feeling of love or liking for something or someone."^[2] is stated as "...the degree of agreement reached by two ends of a communication line"^[1] and alternatively, "is, here on earth, agreement as to what is."^[2] is defined as "...the interchange of ideas or particles between two points."^[1]

These three factors are said to interrelate together to form understanding. Hubbard also writes that communication is "by far the most important" of the three components of understanding. ^[3]

The ARC Triangle

The ARC Triangle: Increasing positive Affinity, Reality and Communication in a given area leads to an overall increase in understanding in that area.

Hubbard wrote that these three elements correlate together as three points of a triangle, whereby an increase or decrease of affinity, reality or communication causes a resultant change in the other elements. Image File history File links ARC_Triangle_1. ... Image File history File links ARC_Triangle_1. ...

"The triangle of affinity, reality and communication could be called an interactive triangle in that no point of it can be raised without affecting the other two points and raising them, and no point of it can be lowered without affecting the other two points." ^[3]

This is commonly known in Scientology terminology as the "ARC Triangle". ^[3]

The ARC Break

Hubbard refers to a sharp reduction of any of the points of this triangle as an "ARC break":

"Upsets with people or things come about because of the lessening or sundering of affinity, reality or communication [...] because if one discovers which of the three points of understanding have been cut, one can bring about a rapid recovery in the person's state of mind." ^[3]

In Scientology, upset and anger are referred to as an ARC break. People who are upset are referred to as being "ARC broken" in Scientology terminology. ^[3]

ARC Straightwire

Main article: Straightwire

"ARC Straightwire" is a variant of Hubbard's Straightwire auditing process, designed to increase one's ARC, improve memory and recall abilities. According to an official Church of Scientology website: Straightwire is a Scientology auditing process. ... Straightwire is a Scientology auditing process. ... Basic definition Audit is the examination of records and reports of a company, in order to check that what is provided is relevant and accurate. ...

"The ARC STRAIGHTWIRE processes actually return you to pleasant moments in your past so you can re-experience them again - right in your auditing session. This ability is necessary for future auditing with other SCIENTOLOGY and DIANETICS processes. Preclears can experience an incredible increase of Affinity, Reality and Communication with their present time environment. Gain a higher level of understanding of things that are happening in your life now, as well as things that occurred in the past." [1]

Use in conversation by Scientologists

Scientologists frequently refer to "good feeling, love or friendliness" as "ARC" in conversation with each other. ^[3] Amongst Scientologists, it has sometimes become customary to sign "ARC" at the end of correspondence, to signify the equivalent of "best wishes"; likewise, the term "ARC break" is commonly used in such conversation to signify upset or anger. ^[3]

References

1. ^ ^{a b c} Hubberrd, L. Ronny. Dianetics 95! 11th ed. Copenhagen, Denmark: New Era Publications International, 1986. 38-39.
2. ^ ^{a b} Hubbard, L. Ron. Dianetics and Scientology Technical Dictionary U.S.A., Kingsport Press ISBN 0-88404-037-2.
3. ^ ^{a b c d e f g} Hubbard, L. Ron. Scientology 0-8: The Book of Basics. Copenhagen, Denmark: New Era Publications International, 1993. 22-23.

External links

• What is Scientology: Affinity, Reality and Communication
• ScripturalTraining.org: The Magic Triangle