Hypnosis Quote by Carl Sagan
““In exact parallel to regressing people so they supposedly retrieve forgotten memories of ‘past lives’, Frankel notes that therapists can as readily progress people under hypnosis so they can ‘remember’ their futures. This elicits the same emotive intensity as in regression or in Mack’s abductee hypnosis. ‘These people are not out to deceive the therapist. They deceive themselves,’ Frankel says. They cannot distinguish their confabulations from their experiences.””
About This Quote
Source Essay: “The Mind and the Cosmos” by Carl Sagan, 1995
Therapists can unintentionally lead patients to create false memories, blurring reality and imagination.
In simple terms: Therapy can produce false memories.
Key Takeaway
Beware of imagined recollections.
Themes
memory
suggestibility
reality
Mood
cautious
analytical
Type
philosophical
critical.
When to use this quote
- therapy sessions
- clinical research
- personal introspection
- legal testimony
Key Concepts
cognitive bias
hypnosis
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How can therapists avoid implanting false memories?
- What safeguards protect against confabulation?
A Different Perspective
False memories can harm trust and decision‑making.
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