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12. Derren Brown — Magic, Happiness, and Skepticism
The Michael Shermer Show
Unconscious compliance and behavior under hypnosis
People under hypnosis might exhibit behaviors they are unconsciously following, even if they are not aware of the true circumstances. In a TV show experiment involving an acid test, participants were told to throw acid at someone upon waking, but given water instead. Despite knowing they were in a TV studio, they all followed through with the action, showcasing how unconscious compliance can influence behavior under hypnosis.
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