2007-08-17 07:14:57 · 15 answers · asked by S 4 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
How strong is the power of the suggester? Some are more attuned and others more susceptible to that power, depending on context, repetition, empathy and a host of other sometimes imperceptible factors.
2007-08-17 07:30:46 · answer #1 · answered by Fr. Al 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well first off it makes people well and makes others sick.
It makes some rich and makes some poor.
It makes some accepting or allowing and other resisting and disallowing.
You could say it makes the world go round. How you apply this power is up to you. You can be naive and mechanical or you can choose to be more conscious of what is going on.
My advice is to read up on the Law of Attraction as taught by Esther and Jerry Hicks. This way one can suggest things to oneself that one chooses to suggest and enjoy the ride. Joy!
2007-08-17 15:12:23 · answer #2 · answered by canron4peace 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it depends, is it a good suggestion, is the person stubborn, how serious is the problem in the listeners mind. you have to put yourself in everyones shoes, see how the sitution looks to an onlooker.
but if the suggestion is good, the person is willing to listen then suggestion can be VERY powerful. so you have to be careful what you say or suggest because it could have more effect than you anticipated
2007-08-17 07:55:35 · answer #3 · answered by cookie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Extremely...in a sense it controls our lives. I don't think there is a single person in the world whose lives have not been affected by it.
Not to say that everybody is a follower, its just that since birth we have been taught what to do and think. I think it is human nature to want to be with others, to be apart of something, so there are certain things we do and certain things we believe that we don't even question. When were young, we watch the way our parents behave and 99% of the time when we are older, we follow.
2007-08-17 07:38:37 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The power of suggestion, is directly proportional, to the gullibility, of the person, the suggestions are being made to.
2007-08-17 07:33:08 · answer #5 · answered by macdelanoche 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try this. Pick out someone you know that is feeling good, but with a straight face, ask them if they are feeling OK. After a short time, ask them again if they are OK and mention its just something about how they look. If needed, remark that it is probably just you. In no time, the person will believe they don't feel good.
2007-08-17 07:29:41 · answer #6 · answered by Sandie B 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Consider the focus a person holds.
Those who have not firmly decided what to think will be susceptible to the default influence of others.
Good question and interesting answers.
2007-08-17 09:29:26 · answer #7 · answered by flip33 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends... what is the suggestion and who are you making it to. Some are persuaded more than others.
2007-08-21 03:49:32 · answer #8 · answered by Jess 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Strong enough to make me click on "Answer this question"
2007-08-17 21:20:23 · answer #9 · answered by Tuna-San 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Strong enough to get people to listen....that's what I think...
2007-08-17 07:19:32 · answer #10 · answered by lady_ellie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋