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I am planning to write an informative research paper that explains the art of brainwashing and conditioning. Also included in this topic, I will explore hypnotism and how it relates to my topic. By writing about this, i want to learn more of the human mind and be able to understand why certain people are so easily manipulated into doing certain things for others. By explaining the art of brainwashing and conditioning, my readers, along with myself will be able to understand the lasting effects it has on one's mind.
 * Presentation of Research Findings**

2. What tactics do brain-washers use on their victims and how exactly does it work? 3. Can a person be negatively impacted even after they have gotten over being brainwashed? 4. Are people just pretending or are they really being controlled by someone else?
 * Pursuit of New Knowledge**
 * 1. What are the different ways people are brainwashed?**

I don't know much about being brainwashed, but from //1984// and //Brave New World// I have found myself interested in how brainwashing/conditioning works. In //1984,// the people are brainwashed (not that they know off) and they must follow Big Brother's rules. In //Brave New World// Huxley presents the very beginning of the book as one that constantly talks about people being conditioned to do what the government says. After reading both books, i want to know more about this "art" and how it affects our community.
 * Background and Early Knowledge**

I chose this because of the mundane routine that I have and it occurred to me that while in school I was conditioned to abide by the rules that the board decided. Not to mention, my fascination of Scientology has increased, and people who come out of that particular group talk about being brainwashed. I want to find out, how someone can influence the mind to such an extent that someone would be willing to do anything - even if it is against their beliefs. My motivation for this particular topic is based primarily through personal interest. I think that once I start researching there are a lot of ways I can go with this. I can go on a terrorism path and how different groups brainwash youth, adolescents, adults etc to fight against Westernization. I can go a different route, on the path of politics and explain how the government brainwashes us, or even talk about cults and their use of brainwashing. The only problem I would have with this topic is that it is controversial. While I may believe someone is brainwashed, another could argue that he/she is very loyal to that particular thing and they are not influenced by any outside force. However, despite the problems that may occur, I have ready to dive into research and learn about the art of brainwashing and conditioning.
 * The Rationale**