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porcelaine -> RE: The dangers of mind control. (6/12/2010 7:34:39 PM)
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ORIGINAL: CaringandReal
Someone who can spell "shtick" is a rare person, indeed. I mean that seriously.
*lol* Thank you. It is a tricky word. I keep wanting to add a 'c' somewhere.
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Adding to what you said about mental strength, there is at least one form of mental strength that makes a person a good target for mind control rather than a tough nut. I hear it's rather hard to hypnotize somebody who lacks the ability to concentrate for decent periods of time. And people who have that ability to focus on something exclusively along with a good memory tend to be what the rest of us call... smart.
We had an interesting discussion at the other place about brainwashing earlier today. The ideas surrounding it are things we've either experienced in some form or are comfortable undergoing under the right circumstances. When I addressed the consensual forms one might encounter, noting those already in established relations or familiar with one another versus the relative stranger, I concluded the the latter would definitely be imparting a measure of influence on the victim without their conscious knowledge of its occurrence.
The indoctrination of cult victims is a wonder area to look to. Oftentimes people ask how did you get sucked in? And for the most part it began long before they actually recognized they were being manipulated. But I assign that to conscious acknowledgment. I believe there is some recognition subconsciously and for whatever reasons the individual chooses to ignore it. I find the subject and its surrounding kin of great interest, which is probably due to my earlier studies on mindfulness and mental conditioning. I don't allocate the same validity to charisma/manipulation and the areas mentioned. I think it's markedly different and the intentions are miles apart.
Unfortunately the OP hasn't gone into specific detail or referenced any earlier experiences pertaining to programming and other forms of psychological conditioning that could alter the scope of the discussion. But you've raised an interesting point in your final remarks about focus. I'm left to wonder if those with a heightened attention span actually make a better candidate for more extensive forms of control? It's definitely worth considering.
~porcelaine
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