Join clinical hypnotist Hakeem Ali-Bocas Alexander and AI co-host Vega as they dive into the hidden world of hypnosis and subliminal messaging in media.

This raw, unedited conversation explores Eldon Taylor’s groundbreaking research in *Choices and Illusions* (2006), unethical marketing tactics, and Derren Brown’s mind-bending experiments.

Discover how advertisers manipulate the subconscious, the ethical gray areas of psychological influence, and the surprising connections between hypnosis, quantum physics, and metaphysics.

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Hypnosis in Media: A Clinical Perspective
- Research project on hypnosis use in media from a clinical hypnotist's viewpoint.
- Focus will be primarily on advertising and marketing, examining ethical considerations.
- Specific marketing campaigns will be analyzed, referencing Elden Taylor's research in 'Choices and Illusions'.

Eldon Taylor's 'Choices and Illusions'
- Discussion about Eldon Taylor's book, 'Choices and Illusions,' focusing on its publication date.
- The book explores subliminal messaging and psychological techniques in marketing and advertising.
- Confirmation of the book's publication year as 2007.

Publication Date Verification of 'Choices and Illusions'
- Eldon Taylor's book, "
- Choices and Illusions,"
- was first published in 2006.
- This publication date is confirmed.
- The book's release coincided with the author's graduation from the hypnosis motivation institute.

Exploring Diverse Interests
- Clarification sought regarding the publication date of 'choices and illusions'.
- Research interests are diverse and driven by current appeal, rather than a fixed focus.
- Key areas of interest include martial arts, metaphysics, music, and marketing, with hypnosis emerging as a recurring theme.

Subliminal Messaging in Marketing
- Exploration of martial arts, metaphysics, music, and marketing reveals unique perspectives on human behavior.
- Elden Taylor's research highlights the use of subliminal messages and sinister techniques in marketing.
- Compelling examples of subliminal messaging in marketing are provided in Taylor's book.

Subliminal Messaging in Alcohol Advertising
- Alcohol marketing sometimes uses subliminal messaging.
- Images and words related to sex are subtly embedded in ads.
- This aims to create a subconscious link between the product and desire.

Ethical Concerns in Subliminal Messaging
- Elden Taylor's research highlights ethical concerns related to subliminal messaging in advertising.
- Taylor's book, "
- Choices and Illusions,"
- provides concrete examples of these ethical issues.
- The discussion seeks further research with comparable concrete examples of manipulation in marketing practices.

Eldon Taylor's Groundbreaking Research
- Eldon Taylor's research uniquely focuses on concrete examples.
- Comparison made with Wilson Brian Key's work on embedded imagery in advertising, but Key's work lacks scientific rigor.
- A preference for further exploration of Eldon Taylor's publications and interviews.

Focused Research Approach
- Concentrating on a single author and researcher allows for in-depth comprehension.
- This approach mirrors the marketing strategy of niche focus and brand voice development.
- Initial concentration on one research area provides a strong foundation for future expansion.

Subliminal Messaging and the Power of Suggestion
- Eldon Taylor's research extensively covers subliminal messaging in marketing and its impact on subconscious consumer behavior.
- Darren Brown's experiments, documented on video, explore the power of suggestion and its influence on thoughts and actions.
- Further discussion of specific examples from both researchers' work is planned.

Darren Brown's Mind-Bending Experiments
- Darren Brown's experiments explore suggestion and psychological manipulation.
- His work demonstrates how easily influence can lead to actions like theft or surrendering personal items.
- Experiments include recreating historical events and predicting seemingly random outcomes.

Analyzing Darren Brown's Hypnosis Experiment
- Darren Brown's experiments reveal the influence of suggestion on perceptions and decisions.
- One experiment explored the possibility of hypnotizing someone to commit an assassination.
- The experiment involved professionals to ensure the subject's well-being after the procedure.

Hypnosis and Suggestion in an Experiment
- An experiment explored the possibility of hypnotizing someone to perform an assassination.
- The experiment involved a psychologist and a psychiatrist to prioritize safety.
- The experiment used a combination of suggestion, manipulation, and psychological techniques.

Subtle Cues and Influencing Decisions
- An advertising experiment involved getting firms to create similar designs using environmental cues.
- The experiment for a show called 'Darn Brown' highlighted how suggestion shapes decisions.
- A similar concept is explored in the movie 'Focus,' where subtle cues are used for manipulation.

Chronological Order of 'Focus' and Darren Brown's Work
- Darren Brown's work involving suggestion and psychological manipulation came before the movie 'Focus'.
- Brown's experiment, 'The Heist', aired in 2006.
- The movie 'Focus' was released in 2015.

2006: A Year of Mind Power Explorations
- Elden Taylor's book and Darren Brown's program explored the power of the mind and its influence.
- The book 'The Secret' by Rhonda Byrne also delved into manifestation and how thoughts shape reality.
- These works, released in 2006, offered diverse perspectives on the mind's capabilities and susceptibility to influence.

Mind-Quantum Physics Interconnection
- Two films, 'What the Bleep Do We Know?' and 'The Elegant Universe', explored the mind-quantum physics connection.
- 'What the Bleep Do We Know?' focused on the link between quantum physics and consciousness.
- Both films highlighted the interconnectedness of the mind and the universe.

Hagelin's Appearance in Physics Documentaries
- John Hagelin, a physicist known for quantum field theory and transcendental meditation, appeared in 'What the Bleep Do We Know?'.
- He is not associated with 'The Elegant Universe', which featured Brian Greene's work on string theory.
- While 'The Elegant Universe' included interviews with various physicists, Hagelin was not among them.

Physicists in 'The Elegant Universe'
- 'The Elegant Universe' included interviews with numerous physicists.
- Some physicists interviewed may have also appeared in films exploring quantum mechanics and metaphysics.
- A request was made to identify all physicists interviewed for the series.

Comparing Physics Documentaries
- The Elegant Universe documentary series included interviews with prominent physicists, such as Brian Greene and Roy Kerr.
- The inquiry focuses on identifying any overlapping physicists featured in both The Elegant Universe and What the Bleep Do We Know?.
- The goal is to explore potential connections between these two documentaries exploring quantum physics.

Intersections of Philosophy, Metaphysics, and Cosmology
- A thesis explored the connections between philosophy, metaphysics, and cosmology.
- Research revealed deeper connections between these fields than initially anticipated.
- The research possibly found overlaps with other works exploring similar concepts from different perspectives.

Consciousness Research and Quantum Processes
- Discussion about consciousness research and its connection to quantum processes.
- Mention of scientists like Dr. Jeffrey Fannon and Dr. Joe Dispenza, who study brainwave activity and mind-body relationship.
- Focus on Dr. Stuart Hameroff's work with Roger Penrose on consciousness and microtubules, involving quantum processes.

Quantum Vibrations and Consciousness
- A theory posits that consciousness originates from quantum vibrations within microtubules located in brain neurons.
- Dr. Hamroth's research on microtubules and quantum processes is highlighted.
- The timing of related documentaries and the start of a school are noted as a coincidence.

Task Interruption and Resumption
- A task was interrupted.
- A short pause occurred to check the time.
- Readiness to continue the task was expressed.