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* When asked to think of a vegetable, 98% of the population will choose carrot.
 
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* When asked to choose a number between 1 and 20, most people will say 17.  [http://scienceblogs.com/cognitivedaily/2007/02/is_17_the_most_random_number.php Source]
 
* When asked to choose a number between 1 and 20, most people will say 17.  [http://scienceblogs.com/cognitivedaily/2007/02/is_17_the_most_random_number.php Source]
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Latest revision as of 20:30, 15 February 2008

Overview

Mentalist use them all the time, little triggers that cause the audience to respond or behave in a particular manner. I plan to make a database of these triggers, questions, and high probability answers.

Status

Researching

Uses

  • When combined with a gargoyle type system, it could alert a user that they're being manipulated.
    • Could display the response they're supposed to have so they can actively not do it.

Examples

  • When asked to think of a vegetable, 98% of the population will choose carrot.
  • When asked to choose a number between 1 and 20, most people will say 17. Source