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Interview #48: Why Aren't We Using Hypnosis? (With Dr. David Spiegel)

The Thinking Mind Podcast: Psychiatry & Psychotherapy

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The History of Hypnosis

Our major evolutionary advantage as a species is this three pound organ on the top of our bodies. It allows us to think, plan, form social relationships, remember things and communicate. And wouldn't it be weird indeed if this major evolutionary advantage was pretty much useless in repairing problems when they occur? We've been trying to rebuild that ever since British surgeon Brad used hypnosis as the sole anesthetic for amputations.

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