The Anderson Report[1] into scientology stated that the E-meter[2] is used: "...to assume, intensify and retain control over the minds and wills of preclears.

The Anderson Report[1] into scientology stated that the E-meter[2] is used: "...to assume, intensify and retain control over the minds and wills of preclears. Fears of its abilities keep them in constant subjection. Its use can be so manipulated by cunningly phrased questions that almost any desired result can be obtained, and it is used unscrupulously to dominate students and staff alike. All the evil features of scientology are intensified where the E-meter is involved. When used in conjunction with hypnotic techniques, its evil impact is greatly increased. This simple electrical device is not, of course, the sole basis for the condemnation of scientology, but without the E-meter scientology would be partly disarmed." The use of psychological manipulation[3] tools works well for scientology. Polygraphy works better because it is backed by a larger community of supporters that are just as deceived as the subjects. Polygraphy has also benefited from decades of use in movies--ensuring much of the world's population now believes in the deception. [1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anderson_Report https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anderson_Report [2] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/E-meter https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/E-meter [3] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psychological_manipulation https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psychological_manipulation