The Stupid Illusion of the "Clinical Science" Mask

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Discover how James Braid rebranded the occult practice of mesmerism into "hypnosis" in the 1840s to make it sound scientific. We reveal how this was a deliberate attempt to strip away occult baggage while keeping the exact same dangerous techniques.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/duchess-magazine--6564111/support.

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Discover how James Braid rebranded the occult practice of mesmerism into "hypnosis" in the 1840s to make it sound scientific. We reveal how this was a deliberate attempt to strip away occult baggage while keeping the exact same dangerous...

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