Psychological Illusionist Derren Brown Test The Audience With Social Experiment | Megyn Kelly TODAY

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Psychological Illusionist Derren Brown Test The Audience With Social Experiment | Megyn Kelly TODAY

[@JT0661]

18 years later, the rest of America is catching on. This man is a legend

[@kabzimpossible1566]

Jorge Torres yeah I've been watching Derren since the early 2000's. No one listened when I said they should watch his stuff lol

[@JT0661]

Kabelo Rampa I opened a Netflix account specifically to watch this special. Come to find out, that this was a re-release of a 2015/2016 UK special. Boy was I disappointed. Needless to say I deactivated my account that day. LOL

[@Xendrius]

He's a demon magician, check all his live show posters, all show demons.

[@JT0661]

Xendrius I’ve seen KZbin videos about Demon Magicians. I find it entertaining and fascinating whether he’s a demon or not. It’s all good. I’m not any better and nobody to judge what one does with their soul.

[@kabzimpossible1566]

Xendrius do you believe in demons to that extent bruv? I'm curious because I feel like when people depict something demonic through pictures for example, it doesn't necessarily mean they have tapped into it's true power, assuming it even exists.

[@Socrates2851]

It's called "Social Proof". We frequently look to others to determine correct behavior ("She stood up, I should stand up to"). Dr. Robert Cialdini explains it in his book, "Influence". It also leveraged operant conditioning from B.F. Skinner (They stood and sat even without the initial people left and the rest learned to stand)

[@ReVoLuTioNaRYMiNDeD]

Derren is one of the most brilliant humans of all time. I must have seen all his videos and live shows.... everyone of them is epic. Make your way through them over time. He should be world famous by now but I am guessing that he either didn't make a push for America or he did and was shunned by powerful industry players who were worried that he would awaken too many sheep

[@dirtymcghee]

sheep! we are all sheep!!!

[@wellesradio]

No, we are all living biological organisms. And all mobile living biological organisms (and some immobile) exhibit this behavior. The only people who don't exhibit this behavior in some large capacity are brain damaged individuals. For instance, do you yawn when you see someone YAAAAAWWN? Autistic people don't.

[@wellesradio]

www.scientificamerican.com/article/yawning-not-contagious-for-children-with-autism/

[@octaviancaesarhibernicus4447]

fanfan1380 I think the first woman disproved that dummy.

[@jedaaa]

BBBBBAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAAAA!!!!!

[@leeloominai8186]

@Mr. W: Well, an autistic individual could think "I don't yawn, because it does not make sense to yawn automatically - why is the presumably non-damaged-brain-bearing creature suggesting that my brain is damaged and not just different?"

[@Adam_Dagsson]

OMG

[@jahagkagau6061]

This man got a normal man to shoot Stephen fry while in a state were he wouldn't remember he did it. I don't doubt he can get some one to commit a murder

[@janj3282]

He did it in one of his shows it is on youtube

[@skay6454]

the lady that did not comply did not get enough credit...:))

[@alexvictoria84]

Oh no! Now that americans know about him, he won't be able to do his undercover stunts in the US!

[@Koragh_]

interpole knows him trust me

[@anonymousstormchaser]

Nobody watched Megyn Kelly

[@TheWoody]

He's had a fairly successful career for 15 years in the UK despite being a household name - I'm sure he'll be fine

[@simonlavelle5572]

Not to mention how much they're going to dumb him down

[@MultiTrollNation]

Simon Lavelle If anything, he’s going to dumb himself down. That is also under the complete premonition that he’ll even stay in the United States to continue with his specials since he’s had a largely successful career in Europe and garnered a large following in England especially, even while becoming a very household name. I’d also go as far to say that he won’t need to dumb himself down, because the criteria of people that are interested in psychological illusionists are also the people that tend to have a deeper understanding or interest of the human mind. I’d venture as far as to also say that there’s a strong possibility that people who are backwards and uneducated will have a naturally negatively biased opinion of Derren to begin with, so I doubt they’d watch him.

[@cherylmayo1276]

Derren Brown is absolutely amazing. This was a funny little experiment, but it does nothing to showcase what he can do.

[@ianrust3785]

Megyn Kelly training her audience to trust her / feel they aren't sheep. Lolz

[@janelin6083]

Ian Rust You skipped a dose today, didn't you?

[@JaysonT1]

Anubis Rising Don't kid yourself. A lot of Mr Browns work is staged.

[@politure]

Jason T Pretty sure she wasn't implying that Derren *actually* reads minds ya numpty.

[@JaysonT1]

pol1ture I wasn't implying she thought that.

[@preettyE]

Happened to me recently. There were two ATMs but everyone was only using one, and there was a long line. Just as I was getting to the front of the line, a bank employee comes out and asks why we were only lining up for one Atm when both ATMs were working. I felt really dumb for just joining the long line instead of using my brain

[@MYERZ08]

enima - funny you should write that. I aLways check the other cash machine. You'd be amazed at how many times it's in perfect working order whilst there is a long que a one

[@Game0verFool]

It's a lot easier to check the other ATM when you know you're friend is saving your space in line just in case.

[@AnnabelleJARankin]

I remember that happening at a ticket office for ferry tickets in Spain year ago. I approached a window no-one else had (yet there was a very long line at the other) and got my ticket ahead of everyone else!

[@educationalvideos4151]

There's utility to such behavior or we wouldn't do it. For example, it appears that one ATM is broken, so we take the shortcut of relying on others' experiences trying to use that ATM. It would be impossible to figure out everything for ourselves, especially in other situations where danger is involved, like if we start doubting that some plant is poisonous to eat (think more prehistoric times without books or internet to check). I think it's somewhat related to superstitions and traditions. We continue doing what worked for others, but we have moments where we stop to question. The people who go too far, doubting everything, are foolish in their own way, adopting paranoid delusions, conspiracy theories. So there's a balance for the best approach.

[@themoviedealers]

I always check the other machine or ask a person in line if it's broken.

[@GT-wo2oj]

“I thought, can I just sit down and do this survey please” She clearly didn’t truly think that because she would have done it. Her response is a classic excuse of confidence to avoid embarrassment

[@mikelisteral7863]

*covid masks are actually a giant deren brown experiment*

[@kezmicdust]

He’s done very well for himself! I remember he did a show at my Hall of Residence in Bristol in 1999. One guy was hypnotised so much he fell on face (he leaned too heavily on the alien that he was convinced had walked in front of him). Derren was already brilliant back then and even stayed behind after the show to just chat with a bunch of us. Seemed like a lovely chap.

[@mikelisteral7863]

*covid masks are actually a giant deren brown experiment*

[@Gazzar]

I remember something like this happening to me. I'd recently moved to London and had to get the underground train to university. The underground station had two access tunnels to the station platform, one left, one right. Every morning all the commuters, myself included, would walk down the left hand tunnel which was always very crowded and uncomfortable at rush hour. One morning I just thought "where does that other tunnel go?". Then noticed a sign showing that it went to exactly the same platform - both tunnels ended up in the same place but everyone always went left, even with signs showing both routes were possible. Always went right after that, and it was always much less crowded. Everyone just followed everyone else without even thinking about it.

[@VernePhilleas]

This is a modern version of the 1951 Asch experiment. I've been following and learning from Derren for over 11 years now. Glad he finally has success in the USA, too. Brits love him.

[@AccidentalBroadcast]

"She stood up against the system, good for her" Darren Brown- PS: Megan Kelly IS part of that system.

[@justabitofjunkie2595]

Wanker

[@ladymercy5275]

Well done, you're a true a patriot, way to fight against the social current, you're really a stand-up individual, aren't you? Good job.

[@mr.blonde8808]

@AccidentalBroadcast false equivalency

[@Dr.Tinkerpaw]

Not any more.

[@MUHAMMADIMRAN-jp4zx]

I have watched almost every video of him available on youtube. What a great guy he is. I am a great great fan of this guy. He exposed so many techniques which are mostly used to fraud people here in my country. I learned alot from him. I am from Pakistan.

[@TheJohnCooper]

The bell exercise is an example of how propaganda works.

[@scooterdooter]

It's an exercise in how to exploit the human genetic predisposition to work as part of a team in order to survive.

[@janelin6083]

nope nope and jeez, take yourself more seriously, would ya? Also, nope. The experiment demonstrates social compliance. Most people try to fit it. That's it.

[@robmason1]

This has nothing to do with propaganda. Absolutely zero.

[@RF-js9yj]

Bang on!

[@TheJohnCooper]

because it shows how people will believe what others tell them, without questioning it objectively.

[@aidanamphlett6850]

Lol the push was made for channel 4 like 2 years ago, how tf are they saying it's a Netlix original 😂😂

[@Dr.Tinkerpaw]

Because Netflix bought and owns all rights to the show, it is 100% theirs.

[@jacquelinebinkley2802]

Yes! World meet Darren Brown! He will open your eyes! Huge fan! Come to Canada!

[@SLKing320]

Derren

[@jacquelinebinkley2802]

Ronnie King omg so right oops. Isn't he fantastic? !

[@zescapegoat]

Malaysia has fans too Derren. About time you hit mainstream America.

[@paulpavich4174]

Telling someone who used to work at Fox "News" that people will go along with a lie just to fit in is a little on the nose

[@jamesandrew1750]

yes that Russia collusion turned out to be right on the nose didn't it

[@kierrafield9168]

Derren is finally coming on American tv! I’m so proud of him! I can’t wait until he finally gets really big here. ❤️❤️❤️

[@londontrada]

Cynthia is like the opposite of Rosa Parks

[@mattdoeland]

It's not only about fitting in, it's about pure survival. Humans have a deep, sub-conscious need to preserve their lives and will conform to what other living humans are doing to maintain their existence. All governments, media and corporations run on this premise.

[@IFKY]

Um, it's also a dynamic in religion.. anyone else see this?

[@drcheekyisback]

elmerdrums what about those who choose religion?

[@BadgerUKvideo]

elmerdrums Religion isn't a good example. They have sacred texts that prove that they are real.

[@SynphamyMusic]

No, this is nature. Religion isn't, religious people are usually raised to believe in what their parents do.

[@dalesmith4609]

you could also argue that it's a dymanic in science, there are processes you must do in order to establish whether your hypothesis is accurate enough to use as a model, it must also be peer reviewed. I like the science version over religion though. although science does encourage people to think for themselves, there is a little peer pressure hidden in there too.

[@wellesradio]

lol. ;)

[@kungfuasgaeilge]

"My jaw was like oh my god" ...ummm...

[@richardwilliams2959]

There’s an age old test similar to this that was done with monkeys. A group of monkeys were put in a cage and at the top of a pedestal were fresh bananas. Every time one monkey tried to go and get them all the monkeys were sprayed with ice cold water. After a time they stopped trying to get them as they knew the consequences. They then replaced one of the original monkeys with a new monkey who tried to get the bananas but was attacked by the remaining monkeys who knew the consequences. One by one they replaced the original monkeys until all that remained were monkeys who had never been sprayed by cold water, but who nonetheless were conditioned not to try and get the bananas.

[@fraterdeusestveritas2022]

Megan Kelly a news anchor questioning how easily the people can be manipulated. Oh the irony! It's what she does for a living.

[@Yzjoshuwave]

I absolutely LOVE watching this guy. Really want to see "Push."

[@mawangshallhang]

I watched his show live for my 17th birthday :D

[@stanislavgladkih1507]

The man is a legend, but this is just basic social psychology, nothing too special

[@AnglOsAxOn2]

The greatest trick the devil ever played, was to convince us that he did not exist.

[@hypersonicmonkeybrains3418]

This is the tip of the iceberg Americans, Derren Brown has a lot of amazing skills.

[@timwh7467]

Go on Darren, hope he breaks in America, he's a good guy

[@EmperorsNewWardrobe]

Derren, right?

[@JordanBeagle]

Derren looks kinds like James McAvoy in split or Hugh Jackman without hair

[@thegreatashby9076]

you must be legally blind.

[@thegreatashby9076]

Well done!

[@chaytonarthur9984]

Should of gone to Specsavers

[@dennmcambley3813]

wtf?

[@rcchristian2]

I love Derren Brown man! He's taught me so much in life!

[@FuckFeminists]

Yes, but he doesn't actually teach any damned thing that he does.

[@themissydeyo]

It shocks me that no one asks what is going on! If it were me, I would ask "What's up with the bell?" But I've always been a very rebellious person!

[@traceyjohnston2330]

Derren you don't look well at all 😢

[@scattygirl1]

I know that I would have been the annoying person that didn't follow suit because I would have asked one of the first three what was going on. And I'm not proud of this- I am someone who is often told, "You can't ask that!" or "That's tactless" etc, whereas I bet those 3 women who followed suit have probably never been told that they are tactless or embarrassing in their everyday lives. As a society we need this mix of super-sociable people and ones who don't always follow suit. All personality types are valuable for different situations.

[@chrissosa3723]

This becomes so annoying after I while. One time there was a fire at my apartment complex and as I was going through the emergency exit, I looked back and 10 people were blindly following me

[@Angels_surround_me747]

Wow!

[@lutrien]

looks fake as F

[@ashleelmb]

Ah, the good old Asch experiment. This is a social conformity experiment and most people do conform with what everybody else does to fit in. I'm glad to say, I'm a none conformist. I question everything and i go my own way, regardless of what others think. I suppose I have to be this way though to be a nationalist - The most hated political perspective since the last world war.

[@breathe4778]

This sort of thing happens all the time in school. Some people are waiting outside your classroom and even though the door may be unlocked, you don't try to open it so that you don't look like a fool.

[@graememudie7921]

I'm pleased to say I have never been a sheep. I have got up on a number of occasions in my life to lead where everyone else just sat or did nothing. Taking control of a situation is so liberating. I'm pleased to say my children have done the same.

[@olive8126]

Why’s he promoting the push when it came out years ago?? Why not promote the newest live show he did a couple years ago or make something new?

[@SuperRobotdance]

olives I thought the push was fairly recent ? Few months ?

[@KaelinSK]

Marco Reus 2016 the push came out on channel 4 in the UK.

[@wellesradio]

He recently made a deal with Netflix to release a series for the US market and he chose The Push (formerly known as Pushed to the Edge). He's hoping it will lead to more shows for Netflix. Netflix has 125 million subscribers worldwide, 60 million in the US alone. That's why.

[@Han_xiety]

He should promote Trick or Treat. That's some of his creepiest stuff.

[@Han_xiety]

Nerdy, Retro, Gaming - yes!! His early work is some of his best, imo. Trick of the Mind are excellent series. Also it was Simon Pegg he convinced, Martin Freeman was with the crystals :) close enough

[@DanIel-fl1vc]

This is why I feel uncomfortable in large groups of strangers, they tend to act as a hive mind. Become identical to each other and when you don't comply to that you'll find yourself outnumbered which your reptile brain is telling you is dangerous. That's when fight, flight or freeze mode sets in. Neither of which are good causes of action when there's a formal ritual taking place. I guess it's best to in such situations try reach anyone's true persona under the fake persona that they put on to fit in. Easier said than done since that is going to put them in a similar situation.

[@MacStoker]

because i go against the grain, some folk cant stand me............ id rather be true to myself than admired for bullshitting.

[@enochzenithimyuen575]

Asch conformity experiments

[@drpkmurphy]

Derren Brown is not just a famous showman, but a real genius who understands human behavior at a complete different level. He should be called upon for more serious matters as well. As Derren would say, “cheers”

[@savannahthomas107]

I've always wondered why people don't just ask if it a necessity/why they are doing it

[@pantslizard]

...sheep...don't over think it...just sheep...

[@JavierRodriguez-en9jn]

Before the push he made specials like the guilt trip.. apacolypse... the secret of luck and game show experiment ... The heist.. if u liked the push check this out derren brown they'll nlow ur mind

[@merricat3025]

Javier Rodriguez the secret of luck was great. He also did one in United States with how to make a faith healer preacher. I've seen his videos on KZbin. He is absolutely amazing. I don't think most Americans ever heard of him.

[@Christian-oi7sd]

Those were all fake completely staged.

[@nodogma8789]

Love Derren Brown, hate Megan Kelly .Im conflicted

[@bobadams7654]

I refuse to be manipulated, so didn't watch this video.

[@mizofan]

We should all be aware we are being manipulated in various ways by organisations and the media, including by news channels- we should question authority and the establishment, not simply conform, go along with customs or lynch mob mentality- as was said in The Life of Brian, we must think for ourselves, we are all individuals.

[@HappySIMCard]

And here we are, 2021 and everyone comply to the governments bullcrap without question just like this video.

[@deborahshort7596]

The Behavioural Insights Team (thought police dept of UK Government) know this only too well. It's part of why we have so many sheep and so few free thinkers

[@SocialistDistancing]

The bystander effect. That's what this is. Nobody is thinking for themselves.

[@Jillwozhere]

The majority of people are like sheep.. blindly following without question.

[@josiethornton7049]

Why didn't they communicate? In these days we need to more like the woman that stayed sat and the woman that rebelled. Very interesting experiment.....sheepl ??????

[@ginny2k]

Love Derren Brown, hate Megyn Kelly. But she ought to have a pretty good idea of how to manipulate Americans.

[@Psychologielernende]

Nice experiment on the power of social proof :)

[@Ben-sv5fy]

Bti weird how it's a light hearted experiment about social interations. Then suddenly the questions are "Does this effect wife beaters or people wanting to commit murder?"

[@warningyou2946]

What is a religion? There are many "religions" that are not religions in the classical term of religion. Everyone is part of a religion. And in these days, to practice "a religion" is way more "standing out of line", than not be practicing one. Not saying there are no social dynamics in religions, because it is always and everywhere, unless you live all by yourself in the middle of nowhere.

[@shaun2647]

as much as i want to dislike Megyn because of her dislike for Trump, she's just too beautiful.

[@MisterGuitarItalia]

She's trying so hard, but I still cannot forget what a beast she was on FOX and all the horrible incendiary rhetoric that came out of her mouth on a daily basis. She is one of those who Made America Crap Again.

[@CyberBeep_kenshi]

Part instinct as well i think. When you are another type of group animal on a prairie, the 1 animal not following the group during a lion attack gets killed. And we are group animals.

[@TrevLFC]

Saw him live in London years ago. I think you need to see what he does as describing it is futile. But your mind will be blown. Guaranteed.

[@rolirolster]

Has he been ill? He looks a little tired; wishing you well Derren! Glad America is finally catching on :-)

[@hofifut]

lol, we don't need darren brown to show how easy people can be manipulated. All Megyn has to do is recount her days on Fox News, of which she was complicit

[@MrShb600]

Experiment for Derren Brown - have a diverse crowd of people loudly and angrily calling someone a racist, who has done nothing racist, and see if others join in or if people defend that person.

[@DivineRedwood]

The more interesting part are the people who don't comply, how are they different, why do they do as they do? You should have interviewed them as well.

[@TommyTucker091]

So some people follow the flock, some don't? Come on mate, don't become a sell out to Americans just because they're an easier audience.

[@rokker101]

oh and it's DERREN Brown .. just thought you yanks would like to know

[@danb7601]

Pretty much sums up crowd mentality, a little bit sad that these people don't even have the balls to ask wtf is going on...

[@mattr8251]

She sure was a lemming when she apologized to the world for initially believing kids should be able to dress up as anything for Halloween

[@tonyjohnsen3160]

For me I think for the first two times it would only be because I would think well maybe someone is coming or we are going to have to lsiten to some voice talking so thats why. Like If you are in a classroom or whatever and everyone goes to their desks, I dont want to be standing there when soneone comes to talk so I THEN have to go and sit down

[@js2749]

Religion and Politics. Every time they tell you what to think, you will think it.

[@444slowitdown]

These things have been going on for thousands of years ..whats the point of proving it over and over again and make money of it also is criminal in it self..

[@EdwardThimbleHands]

I wonder if he is good enough to get Kelly unfired? Nah, I don't want that to happen, she is awful.

[@themoviedealers]

Check here on YT and watch almost any video posted on here of Derren's work.

[@trevorjaxon]

I have the 666th comment... Hail Satan. 🤘🏻(._.)

[@paulagwhyte1720]

Oh, I love Derren! He's SO good! I've loved him for years!

[@bxbank]

We are natively trusting beings, not fearful. This is not an exception.

[@w0bbl3r]

It's not netflix original though. I saw it on channel 4 a couple years ago. It's not that good.

[@jeremysmith9694]

Maybe there's nothing wrong with "the norm" or instincts. Maybe we have that natural instinct for a reason. I think it helps us be socially aware of others instead of just independent jerks

[@4231jerome]

No there’s nothing inherently wrong with the herd mentality. It’s a biological imperative that helped early humans to survive, and it still has a great deal of social utility today. Having said that, it’s also useful to be aware of how powerful the herd mentality can be; sometimes people will accept horrible behaviour when it seems as if everyone else is doing it. I think it’s important to not always let the group decide what’s right for you.

[@mojopin70]

I don't conform. It is important to ignore other humans and their behaviour 99% of the time.

[@r8m8s8]

this is like culture, we are born into cultures and performs things because we see others doing it

[@sebastianxavier3637]

She was a Fox in sheep's clothing the whole time.

[@callofdutymuhammad]

haha

[@sebastianxavier3637]

@@callofdutymuhammad Her portrayals were often sincere, but I couldn't shake the feeling that her beginnings with Fox hadn't left her. If she had turned over a new leaf, and let's say her allegations about NBC are true, she wouldn't have turned to Fox as a valid source. Her annunciation on Fox made her loyalties and prejudice known-- the sicerity was an act.

[@PS-qn4oz]

I would have been the first lady who got taken out of the room for not following along. Seriously that is the story of my life.

[@hauntboy]

At 3:33 the lady who didn't conform says she asked the lady next to her if they had to stand and she shook her head, but although the film has no breaks we don't see that happen.

[@jamie123b]

Yeah but he removed the ones that didn’t comply.. so not that amazing

[@whitexchina]

Finally, Derren Brown in the US!!! I was wondering why no one knows him there!

[@mbolduc]

Megyn's pretending her whole career isn't based on these principles

[@desolatemilenko5952]

I don't get it? So people are just sheep? Yeah, I already knew that.

[@f3aok]

Suitably demonstrated in todays mad pc universities.

[@shuddupeyaface]

It's like a university freshers fest. Wooohooo. We are ALL free. Woohooo

[@Alex.P.]

And all the British people are just like yeah we saw it when it came out in 2015 ish

[@nicolecookffss]

Im not surprised it’s the older woman who is like f-this.

[@iMilhouse]

Remindful of the Covid response unfortunately