Stupid Question...

[badassbob]

I haven't posted on this site for billions of years but I was watching tv today and a stupid question occured to me. This seemed like the best place I could go for an answer. I watched "Office Space" today and it occured to me how much better every aspect of my life would actually be if I could have the whole relaxed state of mind that Peter has after he goes to the hypno-psychiastrist (spelling??). Does anyone know if it's actually possible to be permanently hypnotised into that mind state? I go through my daily life generally not giving a fuck, but I find it difficult to take it to that next step that Peter does. And the title said it was a stupid question so don't say I didn't warn you.

[dragonoverlord]

nah i dont think its possible. Drugs are a good option though.

[NeAvO]

I don't think it's a good idea to change your mood permanately. Life is supposed to have good and bad feelings, it's what makes us human.

[Carôusoul]

I don't think it's a good idea to change your mood permanately. Life is supposed to have good and bad feelings, it's what makes us human. I'd rather be a cyborg with an emotion dial. heh.

[bigfoot]

The concept sounds nice, but in real life, there are real consequences for acting that way.

[Tornado Joe]

I believe it's certainly possible, however, probably not to the degree Peter takes it. Well... actually, why not? I guess that's just my opinion. If you can make a person quack like a duck or cluck like a chicken in front of an audience through hypnosis, then carrying on a particular "attitude" should be cake. I agree with bigfoot, however - it's a dangerous attitude to have. Think about it, you'd be saying "I don't give a fuck" to things you'd need for your own survival: food, shelter, health, etc. House on fire? "whatever". Just got robbed?, "I don't care"... Interesting though, I wonder if those primal instincts would override the hypnotic suggestion

[Volcon]

Most likely survival > suggestions.

[Universal Mind]

I haven't posted on this site for billions of years but I was watching tv today and a stupid question occured to me. This seemed like the best place I could go for an answer. I watched "Office Space" today and it occured to me how much better every aspect of my life would actually be if I could have the whole relaxed state of mind that Peter has after he goes to the hypno-psychiastrist (spelling??). Does anyone know if it's actually possible to be permanently hypnotised into that mind state? I go through my daily life generally not giving a fuck, but I find it difficult to take it to that next step that Peter does. And the title said it was a stupid question so don't say I didn't warn you. Whenever I have enough money to not give a damn, I think just like that guy in Office Space. It is just that the state of mind has always gone away when I get to the edge of having my electricity cut off.