Topic: Gregory Bateson

The segment examines the work of Gregory Bateson within the cybernetics group and his "double bind" theory regarding the causes of schizophrenia. While the social theory of maternal influence failed, researchers eventually identified a physiological link involving the dysregulation of calcium neuronal channels. McRoy asserts that these effects have been successfully reproduced in laboratory settings, suggesting the potential for both the creation and reversal of autistic symptoms.

Jay Dyer and Greg Carlwood examine the role of Disney in social engineering and capturing the imagination of children. Dyer cites the work of Gregory Bateson and Dave McGowan regarding Disney's historical ties to government propaganda and the Laurel Canyon military film studios. The conversation touches on the transition of child stars like Miley Cyrus as a form of dark social engineering and the presence of ritualistic elements in newer films like Moana.

Bandler recounts an experiment with his mentor, Gregory Bateson, involving a hypnotic subject who was instructed to speak backwards. The subject revealed his strategy: writing the sentence mentally, phonetically reversing the letters, and sounding them out. This anecdote illustrates that complex behaviors are the result of specific mental strategies, similar to how good spellers use visual rather than phonetic strategies.