Automatic Minds: Cognitive Parallels Between Hypnotic States and Large Language Model Processing.
Cyberpsychology, behavior and social networking 2026 Giuseppe Riva, Brenda K Wiederhold, Fabrizia Mantovani
The cognitive processes of the hypnotized mind and the computational operations of large language models (LLMs) share deep functional parallels. Both systems generate sophisticated, contextually appropriate behavior through automatic pattern-completion mechanisms operating with limited or unreliable executive oversight. This review examines this convergence across three principles:...