Derren Brown Demonstrates the Barnum Effect

February 11, 2018
in 8 - 20 MINUTES, DEBATING IDEAS / BELIEFS, PHILOSOPHY / SKEPTICISM
Derren Brown gives readings via “astrology.” From “Trick of the Mind,” S03E01. Astrology relies heavily on the Barnum and Forer effect, which are statements that can apply to anybody.
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