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Do Subliminal Messages Work? 🧠

A Deep Dive into the Mysterious World of Subliminal Influence (6 min read)

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Cody Isabel | Neuroscience
Apr 27, 2023
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TLDR Summary:

  • James Vicary's 1957 study claimed subliminal messages influenced behavior, creating public fascination.

  • Brain regions like the primary visual cortex and amygdala may be involved in unconscious processing.

  • Vicary later admitted to fabricating his study results, casting doubt on subliminal message effectiveness.

  • Research has largely debunked th…

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