10 Epic Lessons Derren Brown Taught Us About Life
1. Question Everything
Derren Brown has pretty much debunked every belief system going. Much of his work has been concerned with why we believe what we believe; particularly in the world of religion and the paranormal.
"Derren Brown Investigates" looked at the popular and widely believed-in world of psychics, mediumship and ghost-hunting with a refreshing eye. He's passionate about de-bunking charlatan mediums - the type that bleed money from vulnerable people hoping to communicate with their dead relatives. He does this, not in a brash, overt kind-of-way; but by doing the tricks himself... and then telling us they're fake.
Of course, we know these self-proclaimed "psychics" are simply skilled (or not, in a lot of cases) in cold-reading, and ghost-hunting seen on the likes of Most Haunted is all hyped-up dramatics. Those involved in "supernatural experiences" are likely to be massively influenced by suggestion and mind tricks. That, or they're just completely overwhelmed by a Scouse man inhaling the spirit of an irate 18th Century soldier.
What We Learnt...
The main question to ask yourself (with everything in life) is: "How do I know what I know?" Once you figure it out, dig deeper. What else have you learnt from Derren Brown? Have any of his shows had a dramatic effect on the way you see things? Do you, too, think he may be a Jedi Master? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments below!