Franz Mesmer

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The founder of mesmerism, a precursor to hypnotism, who Robin Hanson likely meant by 'Zingman Freud'.

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Robin Hanson: Alien Civilizations, UFOs, and the Future of Humanity | Lex Fridman Podcast #292

Robin Hanson: Alien Civilizations, UFOs, and the Future of Humanity | Lex Fridman Podcast #292

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The founder of mesmerism, a precursor to hypnotism, who Robin Hanson likely meant by 'Zingman Freud'.