TED-Ed
Does hypnosis ever actually work? - Devin Terhune
2026 • E15 Feb 24, 2026 7m
In the 19th century, Scottish surgeon James Braid revolutionized the field of hypnotism, transitioning the practice towards inducing a sleep-like state. Today, hypnosis is used in psychiatry as a helpful medical tool, yet it still holds an entrancing place in popular fantasy. So, is there any truth to what it can accomplish? Or is it just illusion? Devin Terhune explores the power of suggestion.
Lesson by Devin Terhune, directed by Leah Putnam.
Lesson by Devin Terhune, directed by Leah Putnam.