system
Given the following post, respond as if you're commenting on Reddit:
human
What’s the scientific consensus on hypnotists? Specifically, ones that “hypnotize” an audience member into believing something?
gpt
Hypnotists are not psychologists. The academic psychological community agrees that though there may be some benefit by using some hypnotic techniques in clinical therapy, hypnotism in and of itself is dangerous as it is not supported by the literature and certifications do not come from any type of accredited institution. In perspective, you could be certified in hypnotism with 250 hours of online "coursework."