hypnosis
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Scientists Lightly Zapped People’s Brains and Made Them Easier to Hypnotise
Researchers at Stanford University say they’ve made the sort of discovery that you’d expect to see in a piece of science fiction. In a controlled and randomized trial published this week, they found evidence that people can be made more susceptible to hypnosis with just two short sessions of non-invasive brain stimulation. The findings suggest…
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This Robot Can Tap People Until They Hallucinate
Ever get that tingly creeping feeling that someone is behind you, only to turn around and discover there’s nothing there? That’s called “Feeling of Presence,” and it doesn’t mean you’re getting trailed by a ghoul. It can be a symptom of many neurological conditions, which is why scientists custom-built a robot to induce that very…
