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The Suggestible Brain

The Science and Magic of How We Make Up Our Minds

Amir Raz

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Description

The Suggestible Brain (2024) explores how the power of suggestion can shape our perceptions, beliefs, and physiology. In a wide ranging analysis that touches on human evolution, the placebo effect, the Salem Witch trials and more, it persuasively makes the case that suggestion is among humankind’s most powerful tools of influence. 

Who Should Listen

  • Psychologists who want to understand how suggestion impacts mental health
  • Healthcare professionals fascinated by the mind-body connection
  • Anyone who wants to use the power of suggestion to their advantage

About the Authors

Dr. Amir Raz is a leading neuroscientist and psychologist known for his groundbreaking work on the science of suggestion, placebo effects, and mind-brain interactions. A professor and former magician, Raz combines his expertise in cognitive neuroscience with a deep interest in the psychological mechanisms that make humans susceptible to influence.