I don't want to know how the brain works, just how to hypnotize someone, what to say or do, instant induction that is. Also the rules of suggestability, and what to say when they are in a hypnotic state.
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First ask them questions like how many minutes in a year, then try to confuse them with statements about how they shouldn't answer the question. Ask a few more like that, then if their mind seems confused: do the shiny pocket watch in an arc thing and see how it goes. Simple minds with less physcologial and mental barriers who trust easily should be your "targets". Or get a degree in advertising and learn how the masses are hypnotised into buying stuff they don't want. And really, why do you want to force people to do what you want them to do anyway?
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If you want to know the essence of why Spells, affirmations and incantaions of many sorts CAN work, and why for so many people they don't work, watch the DVD 'The Secret'. \n\nhttp://www.thesecret.tv
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I don't actually believe in ESP, at least not the way you mean, because I think most ESP/phychic experiences can be easily explained when you understand basic human psychology and how the brain processes information.
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i once hypnotized somebody in their sleep without waking them up.  you just have to talk softly.  im not sure why they obey.
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There are still debates about it. I personally say yes, I read somewhere that CIA use that method to interview.\n\nPS: go to my question 'Is it real love or hypnosis'\nThere're experts said hypnosis couldn't be done beyond free will. But I found cases in real life that it was possible. I am as confused as you.
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Not knowing the reason why you wish to learn Hypnotism leaves me in the predicament of not being able to correctly gauge the depth of the answer you hope to receive.  So, I'll be as comprehensive, and succinct as possible.\n\nOn-line courses will not provide you a thorough education in hypnosis.  Learning the principles and practice of the art/science of inducing change through hypnosis cannot be fully achieved without direct, personal training.  Having said that, I will direct you to the foremost American college of hypnosis: \n\nhttp://www.hypnotherapyacademy.com/\n\nIf you are hoping to learn hypnosis to supplement your existing medical/counseling career, then the above link is simply the best 'hands-on' training school in the country.\n\nIf you are hoping to generally learn about the art/science of hypnotherapy and/or self-hypnosis then I recommend the following books:\n\n1.) "Clinical Hypnosis", second edition by Harold B. Crasilneck, 1985.\n2.) "Uncommon Therapy, The Psychiatric Techniques of Milton H. Erickson, M.D.", by Jay Haley 1986\n3.)  "Self-Hypnosis and Other Mind-Expanding Techniques", by Charles Tebbetts, 1988\n4.) "Hypnotism", by G.H. Estabrooks, 1943\n\nYou many also be interested in a complementary training resource, Neuro-Linguistic Programming.  N.L.P. is an elective training technique often offered to Hypnotherapy Trainees.\n\nAs a former counselor who supplemented my education and experience with Hypnotherapy certification, I will attest to the use of this resource as the quickest means of affecting behavioral/cognitive change that I have worked with!  It is truly fascinating, and highly effective as a tool for change.\n\nI hope this answers your question.  Good luck in your pursuit!
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Dreams are thoughts.  Often those are pictures and sounds more than they are language.  So I say yes there can be thought without language.
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Brainwashing is a technique to manipulate and control other human beings.  Repetition of information, doing activities to gain someone's trust, using group pressure to believe a certain way or do an action (if 9 people in a group of 10 donate money to a charity, than #10 is under a lot of pressure to give $$ too!)\n\nBrainwashing is designed to separate people from society, to get them to do things that common sense would tell them is silly or wrong.  It is used mostly in pseudo-religious organizations (aka 'cults') but can also be used for business or social reasons (to encourage salespeople to sell a product, to encourage charity donations).\n\nHopefully this is a start.
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1) Yes, sometimes freaks me out but I was told it's a form of self hypnosis.\n\n2) *sigh* Yes, in fact just a few minutes ago. I think for some reason if you go back out of the room & try to retrace your steps while you're trying to remember what you were doing, for some reason it will trigger the memory.\n\n3) Yes, too many times. Have no idea what that's all about.\n\n4) I've done this too and usually I don't go back and get the right stuff unless its something really important.
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Learning the Art of Hypnosis is easy.  You are talking about a state that we visit naturally several times a day.  It is something that you already do.  What you are trying to learn is how to do it in a more formalized manner.  \n\nThere are several books, tapes and CDs.  Your local library probably has a few of these.  Most are pretty good.  Personally I like the books by Roy Hunter.  There are several schools.  Personally I think schools are the best if they give you supervised practice.\n\nWhat most folks do is learn self hypnosis first.  If you practice on yourself, transferring this skill so you can hypnotize others is not hard.  Learning self hypnosis is very easy.  There are several web sites and other media that can be used to help you learn.  A session with an experienced hypnotist can teach you as well.\n\nYou might check this link out.  It is the FAQ for alt.hypnosis, a long standing news group.  Personally, wouldn't visit the group but the FAQ have been developed over several years and will answer most questions.\n\nhttp://www.royhunter.com/hypnofaq.htm
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Yes.  Simple thoughts may not produce anything, but heavy concentration can yeild some surprising results.  I believe that long ago, man was attuned to this phenomenon and "magic" may have actually existed.  Over eons of time, this ability has gradually been purged from us from witchcraft trials and disuse and ultimately disbelief that such acts are possible.
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Hypnosis is nothing more than focusing on something till it becomes embedded in your subconscious and comes readily  to mind when need,\nPeople who can focus closely on something already, such as becoming unaware of surroundings when reading a good book, will have more success at hypnosis.\nAffirmations are a easy way to self-hypnotize.  Make a statement that clearly states what you want to 'learn' through hypnosis.  Something like, "I am a non-smoker", or"I will exercise every day and eat smaller portions to become healthy".  Three times a day, look at yourself in a mirror and say your affirmation to yourself.
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I watched a discovery channel show on this topic (dreams) and was really fascinated, the reason that you can do unheard-of things in your dreams is bc the part of your brain that tells you that something is impractical shuts down when you sleep but certain thoughts that you thought the day before and weren't able to find a solution for might pop up in your head while you're asleep and because at this time your brain can't tell whats practical adn impractical, you find a way to do it that subconsiously seems to be a good choice. as far as the controlling your dreams goes, it can be a part of what people call "out-of-body" experinces, neurologists say that it's very hard to do but certain people (like you apparently) have been able to do things that they want to do in their dreams. scientists havent even touched the slight capabilities of the human brain, i guarante that. like deja vu and thinking about a song on the radio and then it comes on, its all things that most people think to be coincidences but after some study of occurences, scientists are starting to think it might be some form of brain function that humans haven't learned to controll yet. I, being a Christian, think that God gave us so much more than we know of, think about when man first walked the earth, they knew nothing about dreams or the brain or any of it until God told them in one way or another. \nThis is one of my favorite topics of science as you can prolly tell but I hope this helps.
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There are many things that we do that do not require our conscious brain.  Whatever things you are talking about, perhaps the subconscious got started on it before the consciousness got involved.  When cockroaches feel stimulus on their back legs, they begin running before their conscious mind knows why they are running.  It's just like the other poster said, the impulse telling your hand to pull oout of a fire doesn't require your conscious mind to make a decision, it starts the process for you.\n\nIt's an interesting idea that this might have to do with quantum wierdness, but I think experiments woudl reject that.  I encourage you to keep thinking of things like this and hypothesizing.  Eventually you may be teaching us instead of the other way around :-)
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I am not going to give you a lecture like others do.\n\ndreams are from our subconscious mind, based on our daily experience, they reveal your inner personalities like fear, desire.  They can be triggered by media effect, actual event and personal experience..
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I "played around" with self-hypnosis over 30 years ago, and I also compiled the curriculum for a hypnotherapy school a friend opened a few years ago; and yes, you can "forget" something with self-hypnosis; but it's not truly fogotten, only repressed.  Repressed memories can really wreak havoc with your life, so I cannot recommend using self-hypnosis or the services of a qualified hypnotherapist in this situation. \n\nYour best course of action is to find someone you truly trust.  This could be a minister, a friend, a doctor, or a mental health professional.  I am offering my  ear and shoulder if need be (I'm an ordained minister, healer, and medium); but we would need to write back and forth a few times in order to establish the bond you need before I would want you to even THINK about sharing with me as great a secret as you're evidently carrying.  Naturally, anything we communicate about would be held in the strictest confidence.
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This is a very interesting topic. It's like how you can hear yourself say something in your mind, but you don't actually hear sound. Or how you see a certain image when your eyes are open (hence, daydream). It's difficult to observe thoughts as they are happening, since the only way to actually formulate an opinion about what we are thinking is to analyze what we remember thinking. It's pretty amazing how our minds work, and what they control. We can't (more accurately, MOST of us can't) voluntarily control the rate of our heart beat, but we can voluntarily control our breathing. Yet, when we are asleep or not paying attention, our brain's nervous system takes over. It's so amazing...\n\nI can go on about this forever! : ) I actually have never heard of the Heisenberg Uncertainty principle but I'll look into it. (After a pause...) My thoughts are telling me to finish typing. ^_^