Prompt Cast
The Mysteries and Uses of Hypnosis
TLDR Hypnosis is a centuries-old practice that is still not fully understood, but it can be used for psychotherapy to treat phobias and fears. It is characterized by relaxation, heightened imagination, and extreme suggestibility, and can tap into the subconscious mind to potentially create false memories.
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Hypnosis has been around for a couple of hundred years and we still don't know a ton about how it actually works.
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Hypnosis is characterized by relaxation, heightened imagination, and extreme suggestibility, and can be compared to daydreaming or being absorbed in a movie.
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Hypnosis allows the hypnotist to tap into the subconscious mind, which is responsible for bodily sensations, memories, and emotions, and can potentially create false memories if not handled carefully.
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Hypnosis shows tap into the subconscious mind, leaving the conscious mind out of it, which is why people feel uninhibited and are willing to do silly things, and brain scans have shown changes in brain waves and activity during hypnosis.
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Hypnosis experiences can vary, but they often involve progressive relaxation and imagery, and while some people may not remember what happens during hypnosis, they are in a deeply relaxed state similar to meditation.
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Hypnosis is often described as a socially or culturally bound placebo effect, similar to voodoo, and while the placebo effect can be beneficial, it can also be problematic if it leads to false findings in fields like psychology or economics.
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Hypnosis can be used for psychotherapy to treat phobias and fears, and it can also be culturally bound and lead to unusual behaviors.
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The hosts announce a plug fest event happening in mid-October in Atlanta, Georgia, which includes an officially sanctioned trivia night with celebrity guests such as John Hodgman, Joe Randazzo, and Dave Willis.
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The hosts discuss an upcoming event in Atlanta and encourage people to come out and hang out with them and the band.
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