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Hypnosis
Last discussed Oct 13, 2026
A technique for inducing a trance-like state of focused attention and heightened suggestibility. In this case it was used to aid recall during an intelligence debriefing.
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The Most Insane CIA Brainwashing Story - John Kiriakou
John Kiriakou · Oct 13, 2026
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Used for: Eliciting detailed recall from a witness during a CIA debriefing
Praised: The witness recalled a license plate, and the information from the initial se...
"We're going to turn all the lights off. We're going to have the guy sitting in a chair. We're going to make him as relaxed as we possibly can. And we're going to count backwards from 10. And when we get to one he's going to be hypnotized... everyt..."
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