Join clinical hypnotist Hakeem Ali-Bocas Alexander and AI co-host Vega as they dive into the hidden world of hypnosis and subliminal messaging in media.

This raw, unedited conversation explores Eldon Taylor’s groundbreaking research in *Choices and Illusions* (2006), unethical marketing tactics, and Derren Brown’s mind-bending experiments.

Discover how advertisers manipulate the subconscious, the ethical gray areas of psychological influence, and the surprising connections between hypnosis, quantum physics, and metaphysics.

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Hypnosis in Media: A Clinical Perspective
- Research project on hypnosis use in media from a clinical hypnotist's viewpoint.
- Focus will be primarily on advertising and marketing, examining ethical considerations.
- Specific marketing campaigns will be analyzed, referencing Elden Taylor's research in 'Choices and Illusions'.

Eldon Taylor's 'Choices and Illusions'
- Discussion about Eldon Taylor's book, 'Choices and Illusions,' focusing on its publication date.
- The book explores subliminal messaging and psychological techniques in marketing and advertising.
- Confirmation of the book's publication year as 2007.

Publication Date Verification of 'Choices and Illusions'
- Eldon Taylor's book, "
- Choices and Illusions,"
- was first published in 2006.
- This publication date is confirmed.
- The book's release coincided with the author's graduation from the hypnosis motivation institute.

Exploring Diverse Interests
- Clarification sought regarding the publication date of 'choices and illusions'.
- Research interests are diverse and driven by current appeal, rather than a fixed focus.
- Key areas of interest include martial arts, metaphysics, music, and marketing, with hypnosis emerging as a recurring theme.

Subliminal Messaging in Marketing
- Exploration of martial arts, metaphysics, music, and marketing reveals unique perspectives on human behavior.
- Elden Taylor's research highlights the use of subliminal messages and sinister techniques in marketing.
- Compelling examples of subliminal messaging in marketing are provided in Taylor's book.

Subliminal Messaging in Alcohol Advertising
- Alcohol marketing sometimes uses subliminal messaging.
- Images and words related to sex are subtly embedded in ads.
- This aims to create a subconscious link between the product and desire.

Ethical Concerns in Subliminal Messaging
- Elden Taylor's research highlights ethical concerns related to subliminal messaging in advertising.
- Taylor's book, "
- Choices and Illusions,"
- provides concrete examples of these ethical issues.
- The discussion seeks further research with comparable concrete examples of manipulation in marketing practices.

Eldon Taylor's Groundbreaking Research
- Eldon Taylor's research uniquely focuses on concrete examples.
- Comparison made with Wilson Brian Key's work on embedded imagery in advertising, but Key's work lacks scientific rigor.
- A preference for further exploration of Eldon Taylor's publications and interviews.

Focused Research Approach
- Concentrating on a single author and researcher allows for in-depth comprehension.
- This approach mirrors the marketing strategy of niche focus and brand voice development.
- Initial concentration on one research area provides a strong foundation for future expansion.

Subliminal Messaging and the Power of Suggestion
- Eldon Taylor's research extensively covers subliminal messaging in marketing and its impact on subconscious consumer behavior.
- Darren Brown's experiments, documented on video, explore the power of suggestion and its influence on thoughts and actions.
- Further discussion of specific examples from both researchers' work is...