I thought it was somewhat near the knuckle.  Thinking of Mike's example of how it was unethical to make someone feel like they were going to the die (the 'bee sting' scenario) I though that this was similar in so much as they were forcing a man to shoot people dead.  The only justification I could think of was that since they had created the reality of being in a game and shooting zombies this would act as an emotional crash barrier for his actions.

Other than that, it was brilliant!

Dan

Hi Ian,

thanks for your perspective.  Would you care to say how you think it was done if you think it wasn't NLP?

Dan

Good call - I had forgotten about that.

Dan

Hi John,

thanks for the suggestions.  I haven't seen my friend again (should be seeing him Friday) so I may give your suggestion a go if he is willing.

I have been watching all the political broadcasts with a new appreciateion of what is going on behind the scenes, and have been using NLP language paterns in some documents that I have been writing.  I haven't had the chance to work with someone yet using the submodalities or hypnotism.  I did try to hypnotise my wife on her asking me to, but she just kept laughing at me!  I'm trying to work out whether doesn't want hypnotising by me or she doesn't want it in general.

I have a friend with chronic discomfort problems, so I am hoping to get the chance to help her in the near future.

Cheers,

Dan

Hello all,

I have a friend who has a real problem with late night driving.  He doesn't drink anything with caffeine so he often feels very sleepy and has had multiple near misses with his reduced attention.  Yes, he is a little bit irresponsible.

We will be meeting one evening this week and he will have a long drive home.  I was wondering if it might be possible to use hypnosis or nlp to help increase his attention levels for the drive home?  I envisaged maybe inducing a trance and telling my friend to feel refreshed and alert when he comes out of it, then telling him to remain alert and mentally focused until he gets home, at which time he would start to feel gradually more sleepy, go to bed and have a wonderful nights sleep, awaking refreshed for the new day.

Has anyone tried this sort of thing in the past?  Any general advice on trying to encourage mental alertness?

Thanks,

Dan

A new series started for Derren on E4 last night.  It was a good show and I'm pleased to say that I could see what he was doing with one of the 'digital viewing' segments and the present routine.

But he is good.  Check it out on Friday Channel 4 if you didn't catch it last night.

Dan