INSOMNIA STREAM: CRYPTOMNESIA EDITION

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The "INSOMNIA STREAM: CRYPTOMNESIA EDITION" explores the story of Morey Bernstein and the national sensation surrounding his hypnosis experiments, particularly the case of "Bridey Murphy." The stream analyzes the rise of hypnosis and reincarnation in mid-20th-century America, the influence of suggestion and cryptomnesia, and the parallels between hypnotic hallucinations and modern AI hallucinations. Devon Stack reviews the cultural impact of Bernstein's book and movie, the subsequent debunking of the case, and the enduring appeal of pseudoscientific phenomena. The stream also features audience interaction and commentary on related topics.

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