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Ross Elite user Bristol 477 Posts |
I was reading a book the other day on the nature of reality, perception, quantum physics and such like and came across a very intriguing story.
The story tells of a hypnotist who got a man to come on stage. After doing the usual stuff - making the man believe that there was a giraffe in the room; making him eat a raw potato believing it was an apple, etc. - he got the man's daughter on stage and made the man believe she was invisible, much to the amusement of the audience, and the giggling daughter. Then, according to the story, the hypnotist held an object behind the daughter and asked the man what he was holding. Apparently, the man knew he was holding a watch, and went on to reveal the inscription on the watch, apparently because he believed that the daughter did not exist. Now, I'm aware that this could be achieved through trickery, but I'm also open to the idea that this could be real (from what I've read about the nature of reality and quantum physics). Has anyone heard this story before? Does anyone know of the hypnotist in question? Better still - maybe some experienced hypnotists could try this out and let me know the results. Any thoughts most welcome. Best regards, Ross |
Anthony Jacquin Inner circle UK 2220 Posts |
I have heard that story. Didn;t know it had a source in print and have always assumed it was a hypno urban myth.
I have explored ways of recreating it with hypnosis and trickery. However I do not believe it is possible for real. I have no doubt the subject can enirely believe they can do this and be convinced of the result. What is it about the nature of reality and quantum physics that makes you think that it might be possible? Anthony
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bobser Inner circle 4178 Posts |
If I were the hypnotist I'd do everything as stated (above) but would pre-show hypnotise the man (as this particular hypnotist would probably have done), telling him it would be a watch and of course the inscription. However, as a good mentalist, I'd get him to be slightly off with the inscription. Remember: If it's spot on then it's a trick, but if it's slightly off then the plausibility of reality enters the arena. Being smart is cool but it's far better to be clever.
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Harry Guinness New user 38 Posts |
Can I ask what your understanding of Reality and Quantum Physics is? Certainly the nature of Reality can be debated philosophically but there is nothing in Quantum Mechanics that allows for people to see through solid matter like that.
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TonyB2009 Inner circle 5006 Posts |
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On 2009-08-12 11:17, Anthony Jacquin wrote: A mis-understanding of the subject. It is a common problem; people think that quantum mechanics makes all things possible. It doesn't.
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Ross Elite user Bristol 477 Posts |
Thanks for the thoughts people.
The story is told in Michael Talbot's The Holographic Universe - which takes ideas from quantum physicists David Bohm and Karl Pribran. Talbot was the man who booked the hypnotist. I've not read that actual book, but rather a book that cites the example of the watch. I think the idea is that we see what we are programmed (expect) to believe, and when this 'normal' way of percieving is bypassed (by entering an altered state through meditation, drugs, hypnosis, etc.), we can access a much wider spectrum of information, beyond the 5-sense reality that we are accustomed to thinking within. Maybe the hypnotist's participant was able to access the the universal consiousness and tap into the 'oneness' (see Swedenborg). It's paradigm shattering stuff, for sure. I'm especially greatful for hearing about peoples experience with doing simiar things (X-rays specs not revealing details about people's bodies, people walking round 'invisible' chairs, etc.) which seem to contradict the view of Talbot. If Talbot's theory on hypnosis was correct, you'd expect these sorts of amazing things to be happen more often, and to be demonstrated in a lab. Anyhow, I remion open to the basic idea. I'm interested in the parellells between the findings of modern quantum physics, and Eastern mysticism (see Fritjof Capra's The Tao of Physics for more on that) http://www.amazon.co.uk/Holographic-Univ......86091718 Kind regards, Ross |
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