2007-01-14 12:44:26 · 14 answers · asked by tboyd322001 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Zoology
NO CAUSE IF THEY COULD THEN THAT PERSON WOULDNT HAVE FREE WILL
2007-01-14 12:58:05 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think anyone can. even scientists have tried but failed, they have only successfully made robots who can't think of its own free will but as controlled. I believe we originate from God the maker of all things. so we are just like a clay that he shapes and mould as a designer. God knows what's inside us(heart) and can see the future. Till today, He has not given us the Go-head to make humans in our likeness.
2007-01-15 20:20:37 · answer #2 · answered by Ade 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My short answer is no, the free will of another human being is to choose whether or not to be controlled.
2007-01-15 17:41:30 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
2 points
2007-01-15 05:03:55 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, its called "Coercive persuasion". The worst(or best, depending on your position) part about it is that the person you are manipulating still thinks they are operating under their own so-called "free will". I've used the tactic from time to time on weak minded individuals just as an experiment to see if it really could be done... and the truth is, it's remarkably easy to change a persons mind, make them think it was their idea and subsequently control their actions/reactions through continuing psycological pressure and passive persuasion. It's only temporary, but you can use it for anything from getting someone to loan you money, all the way to convincing someone to like or dislike another individual.. i.e if you and a friend are attracted to the same person, you can convince them they actually arent attracted to that person but someone else and eliminate your competition. Free will only exists as long as you have a strong mind, and can recognize manipulation..
Excerpts from Wikipedia...
Coercive persuasion refers to social influences capable of producing substantial behavior and attitude change through the use of coercive tactics and persuasion, via interpersonal and group-based influences.
The term was coined by Edgar Schein[1] in 1961 in relation to his study of Chinese POWs 'indoctrination. According to Schein, the essence of coercive persuasion, ..., is to produce ideological and behavioral changes in a fully conscious, mentally intact individual. Schein notes that elements of coercive persuasion exist in many areas of human endeavor such as college fraternities, established religion, social rehabilitation programmes, the armed forces, and other conventional institutions.
Martyn Carruthers has the following definition: "Coercive persuasion attempts to force people to change beliefs, ideas, attitudes or behaviors using psychological pressure, undue influence, threats, anxiety, intimidation and/or stress. (Coercive persuasion has been called mind control and brainwashing.)
2007-01-14 22:41:16 · answer #5 · answered by Kelly + Eternal Universal Energy 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
jim jones and charles manson are two good examples of this. but i think the person you control has to have very low self esteam and would be subject to manipulation to start with.and would you want to have compleat control over someone? what kind of karma would befall you?
2007-01-15 09:34:53 · answer #6 · answered by wildflowerrb 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have power over squids, but I can not control humans.
2007-01-14 20:54:30 · answer #7 · answered by monkeymanelvis 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Ones own self. Your destiny is in your own hands.
2007-01-14 21:10:13 · answer #8 · answered by Gerbil 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is that wishful thinking?
2007-01-14 20:51:17 · answer #9 · answered by Jewel 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure just add money
2007-01-14 21:13:45 · answer #10 · answered by Lindodo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋