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He describes projects like "The Push"—a psychologically immersive experiment where a suggestible individual, unaware he's part of a scripted narrative, is led to the brink of violence. These experiments serve a dual purpose: revealing the depths of suggestibility and emphasizing the importance of ethical boundaries.
Brown reflects on real-life FBI interventions where suggestible individuals—some with psychological vulnerabilities—are manipulated into dangerous actions. This ethical gray area prompts questions about the potential misuse of influence, and whether such potentials are dangerous or pedagogical.