Brain, Healing, and Perhaps Politics

A recent article published in the New Scientist reported that the "Brain shuts off in response to healer's prayer." Apparently, portions of the brain that are responsible for scepticism and vigilance become less active when the individuals comes under the "spell of a charismatic figure." This has implications for religion but certainly for politics, as well.

http://www.newscientist.com/article/mg20627574.200-brain-shuts-off-in-response-to-healers-prayer.html