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Huberman Proposes Evil Forces Can Hijack Vulnerable Minds Through Shame

By Egleze Editorial Desk · Published June 16, 2026 · Huberman Lab · The Mental Frame & Specific Daily Actions to Succeed | Andy Stumpf
Huberman Proposes Evil Forces Can Hijack Vulnerable Minds Through Shame
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The Mental Frame & Specific Daily Actions to Succeed | Andy Stumpf
"I actually think that evil forces can hijack people's minds. I believe that inside of our minds we have a susceptibility to positive messaging, and we have a susceptibility to evil messaging, and it can come in in different forms. They tend to come through the places of shame. They come through the things that we don't want to acknowledge."
In a departure from purely scientific discussion, neuroscientist Andrew Huberman proposed that malevolent forces can exploit psychological vulnerabilities, particularly through unacknowledged shame and trauma. He suggested that while scientific and psychological interventions are necessary, understanding suicidality may require accepting explanations beyond pure materialism. Stumpf agreed that remaining open to non-scientific possibilities is important given current inability to solve the suicide crisis.
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