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Nasruddin

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28. It was strange

Tue Jan 13, 2026, 01:48 PM

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He also identified T as a kind of hypnotist which he was familiar with from his own training in similar area. (Ericksonian hypnosis - subtle entrainment via storytelling &c). I have never been too sure about Milton Erickson and his techniques but there may be a partial explanation in there for the cult, for why people believe the known liar, and even why they find Mr T humorous.

I personally found that helpful.

And yet... and yet .... Adams fell for it himself.

Knowledge isn't everything! RIP.

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Yup BumRushDaShow 7 hrs ago #3

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