Another great example from Derren Brown. I can’t stop watching this guy. It’s because he shows the tricks of subconscious manipulation– and he explains them. And knowledge is the best defense against falling for the tricks.
Observe how masterfully the maniplulation is done in this example…

What I find most interesting is that the person who was […]

After you watch these two Derren Brown videos, you will see that it is absolutely real.
Watch how he uses suggestions to induce cashiers at a dog track to pay on losing tickets:

And watch here, as he uses suggestions to make people on a subway to forget what stop they were waiting for:

Remember these people all […]

This guy Derren Brown is amazing. Actually, he is just a master of a technique that is being used all the time. He just shows us how it works.
After this, I really see how our desires are not really our own. This is not just a theory. This is how we lead our lives. Or […]

As Part II of the “Are you sure you want what you say you want?” series, we have to look at Derren Brown who is an expert at understanding how the mind works, and on methods of persuasion. Watch this clip, where he uses subliminal methods to “guide” creative people into brainstorming and coming up […]

There are so many people working so hard to get “what they want”. We work, work, work, whether through dedication, or using the Law of Atraction, or any other way– people are all about getting what they want.
But– what if what we think we want is not necessarily what we want?
What if (somehow) we are […]

I just discovered a very wise, and very fun little piece on the web that I’m sure you’ll enjoy. It’s called The Eight Irresistible Principles of Fun. And I love it. Take a look at it now, and then come back for a little discussion.
Go ahead, I’ll wait.
Watch it now.
Isn’t it great?
Let’s talk a little […]