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Does Hypnosis Ever Actually Work?
A TED-Ed lesson on the science of hypnosis — from Anton Mesmer's 'magnetic' claims and the first-ever blind placebo trial ordered by King Louis XVI, to what modern science says hypnosis really can (and can't) do.
How it works
- Press play to start the video.
- Videos 5 minutes or longer pause once or twice for a quick check. Get it right and you're on your way. If not, you'll see a friendly explanation and the video simply keeps going. Short videos skip the checks.
- At the end there's a 3-question test. Score 60% or more to complete the lesson, and 80% or more to master it. You can always watch again and try for a higher score.