I read one of his sci-fi books a long time ago, and yes it was insipid. Dianetics was at least interesting as an exploration of their cult's beliefs. If anyone

I read one of his sci-fi books a long time ago, and yes it was insipid. Dianetics was at least interesting as an exploration of their cult's beliefs. If anyone is planning to read it, I suggest you borrow it or at least buy it used, rather than pay for it. Giving them money is a bad thing...