Hidden observer
Ernest Hilgard is specifically known for his theory of the 'hidden observer' , created in the mind during hypnosis.
The phenomenon was controversial, critics claimed it could be manufactured by suggestion.
Hilgard was convinced we all have another being sharing our lives.
The hidden observer is cognizant of everything that is going on. The hidden observer sees more, he questions more. He's aware of what is going on all the time, but getting in touch is totally unnecessary. It's like a guardian angel that keeps you from danger. The hidden observer is looking through the tunnel and sees everything in the tunnel. Unless I am encouraged to talk with the hidden observer, I don't make contact.
The idea of a duality of the human personality is culturally, perhaps, historically universal.
The ancient greeks named a Daemon and Eidolon, two entities that shared senses and perceptions of the external world, but were interpreted with regard to their own history, knowledge and personality. To the greeks the relationship was an unequal one. Epictetus wrote at everyone's side God placed a guardian or Daemon, charged to watch over him. The Daemon can not sleep, nor be deceived. The belief was that the Daemon had foreknowledge of future circumstances and events, could forewarn Eidolon of the dangers. It was as if the Daemon had already lived the life of Eidolon.
The hidden observer came to be identified as the entity made contact with during hypnosis.
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