hypnotized
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Even as they get better, one thing won’t change: We’ll all still have to ensure we’re not hypnotized by the algorithms—and that we think for ourselves.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 2, 2026
How deeply someone can be hypnotized -- known as hypnotizability -- appears to be a stable trait that changes little throughout adulthood, much like personality and IQ.
From Science Daily ● Jan. 4, 2024
As humans who fundamentally want to be happy and don’t want to suffer, we can choose not to be seduced and hypnotized by the excitement, greed and competitiveness of the tech wizards in Silicon Valley.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 1, 2023
Since then, sumptuous, epic nature documentaries have proliferated, and televised opportunities to be hypnotized by the majesty of nature abound.
From New York Times ● Nov. 2, 2023
As she spoke, Penelope found herself hypnotized by the swirling orange liquid.
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
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