Strange Magnets and Mesmerism: Understanding Hypnotism

[@socialneuro]

I hope no one was hypnotised by my "soothing voice" at the beginning of the video!

[@hectorlima]

Great video. It's important to note that, in light of then current medical practices (which included Bloodletting, sometimes even with leeches - which more often than not would lead patients to their demise), it's kind of complicated to brand Mesmer as a charlatan given the context of his times. As the commision officially registered, the patients did improve somehow, whether it was by Magnetism or the power of suggestion. There is a hypothesis by which Magnetism is but an ancient non-verbal form of semiotic communication, directly influencing the subject / receiver's subconscious to kickstart his/her own healing mechanisms. Hence Magnetism being the father of Hypnosis and one of the grandfathers of Psychology.

[@jmansfield8554]

IMO this is a very important point which seems to routinely go unnoticed in the various send-ups of Mesmer. As this video points out, Mesmer himself was a member of the contemporary medical establishment

[@ronwhitehouse23]

Fascinating video, thank you for sharing.

[@AustinSimco-pc1qh]

Thank you for doing these videos. If you ever find yourself in Arkansas and need someone to drink and talk history with, I'm your friend.

[@marie-808]

Would you mind elaborating on the "English follower of Issac Newton" what is his name? Thanks.

[@Cosmos142857]

The use of "negative magnetism" was well depicted by the actor William Macy in the movie the cooler if I recall correctly.

[@Camilliamahal]

I love him ❤

[@thekarmafarmer608]

He lived to 116 years old?

[@EliwazMoonites]

Everything is energy frequency and vibration

Elect-trick

Mag(Net)ic

No such things as planets

Using fabricated history as reference

False personas