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In reply to the discussion: Trump's use of hypnotic language [View all]Uncle Joe
(62,888 posts)24. They controlled all aspects of Germany's mass media
and our corporate media conglomerate have saturated coverage of Trump whether he had anything worthy to say or not, of this there is no dispute.
Television May Be Doing Your Thinking
(NewsTarget) The world's biggest leisure activity is watching television. Not walking or reading, not playing games with our children, not engaging with others in outdoor activities. Most of us like to think that television has absolutely no effect on how we think or what we do. We believe that it is a way to relax. Many of us may be surprised to know that television is a controlling medium, relaxing us enough to switch off our analytical brain (the left side of the brain) so that we uncritically, or unlogically, process the information beaming from the television. This means we are less able to make decisions or judgments about what we hear on television.
Our brains undergo a similar process under hypnosis. The similarity between hypnosis and the effects of watching television is unveiled in Dr Aric Sigman's book called Remotely Controlled. Sigman describes hypnosis as "an altered state of consciousness"; a form of sleepwalking where our mind is influenced by another (the hypnotist or practitioner).
Under hypnosis we become more open to the suggestions of the practitioner and this happens as we are asked to refrain from being critical and relaxed. As we do this, the frontal lobe in our brain alters becoming less connected with the brain so that we switch off. Hypnosis effectively causes a change in the brain so that we use the right side of our brain. What we switch off is the left side used for critical thinking.
While hypnosis may be considered an extreme or unusual solution to certain conditions, it only takes 30 seconds for us to be in a similar state when we switch on the television. Such were the findings from Professor Herbert Krugman in a study conducted in 1971. His conclusion was that we do not think about the information transmitted via television. In other words the way television communicates is a form of brainwashing.
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The frontal lobe also alters in the brain when watching television. The frontal lobe is an important part of the brain as it is a management type system ensuring that our self-control, moral judgment and attention is planned, organised and sequenced. The concern is that the frontal lobe may be damaged by watching television and this may happen in childhood because the frontal lobe is in a continual stage of development until around 20 years of age.
When children watch television, the frontal lobe is not doing anything with the result that over a period of time this part of the brain doesn't develop which can then stunt development. A study in The World Federation of Neurology outlined concerns about the impact of visual electronic media (including television) on children because of stunted frontal lobe development which also impacts on their ability to control antisocial behaviour. Playing and interacting with others is recommended to encourage the fibres in the frontal lobe to develop and thicken and to make stronger connections to neurons.
It is not the information itself that causes the problem, but rather the medium. Somehow we are electrically wired to the television enabling information to be absorbed any information. The medium induces within us a passive state for communication. If we are unconsciously absorbing information, then what is this information doing to the way we think and act? Of course, the medium is a perfect match for advertisers.
http://www.naturalnews.com/024530.html
You don't honestly believe that corporations have spent hundreds of billions of dollars on television advertising since the advent of T.V. in the 50's for no reason do you?

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She has about 93% of the super d's who have comiitrd and Bernie has about 7% of them
CentralMass
May 2016
#76
There's no evidence of the efficacy of hypnosis even on fully willing subjects
Major Nikon
May 2016
#2
Trump is not using hypnosis. He's using hypnotic techniques. Both work but big difference.
Bernardo de La Paz
May 2016
#7
Don't over emphasize "hypnotic". Trump is using clever and effective persuasive techniques to attack
TryLogic
May 2016
#25
He is appealing to the 'conservatives' fear, anger, bigotry and loss of control
ToxMarz
May 2016
#32
Nope. He does entrance them, plants nicknames & reinforces their lack of critical thinking
Bernardo de La Paz
May 2016
#44
Do some research before you dismiss the idea of active trance-like states. . . nt
Bernardo de La Paz
May 2016
#46
Uh, people pray, die for the 1%, and smoke cigarettes. I'd say brainwashing is very effective. nt
valerief
May 2016
#53
This guy doesn't know what he's talking about.Trump is just a bafoon stirring up hate.
bjobotts
May 2016
#69
Adams says Trump's use of "coded" language hypnotically validates their need for "good old days"
ancianita
May 2016
#3
Adams doesn't support Trump but he predicted that Trump will win the Presidency because of his
Uncle Joe
May 2016
#6
Way cool. Thanks for this video. Hillary campaign speech writers should see this.
ancianita
May 2016
#17
LOL. Yes, that's right. Trump is a master "hypnotist" casting his spell upon us!!11!1!
PSPS
May 2016
#8
There are differences between hypnosis and placebos but placebos have power over the mind as well,
Uncle Joe
May 2016
#11
Bernie doesn't repeat the same exact phrase multiple times in the same speech. Furthermore
Uncle Joe
May 2016
#12
I totally agree with your post regarding the need to elect Bernie but ignoring or downplaying
Uncle Joe
May 2016
#30
1. The Democratic Primaries aren't over despite your fervent wishes to the contrary.
Uncle Joe
May 2016
#26
The subconscious is like the auto-pilot on an airplane, you can program it with instructions
Uncle Joe
May 2016
#37
Hypnotic perhaps if you're receptive. More like finger nails on a chalkboard to me. n/t
Lodestar
May 2016
#62