In the winter of 1960, Martin Orne, remembered as one of the 20th century’s greatest psychologists, touched down in Sydney.
The American professor was due to begin a three-month sabbatical at the University of Sydney, attracted by its world-renowned psychology faculty.
Professor Orne was one of the leading researchers into hypnosis, something the Sydney team awaiting his arrival was also interested in. They were all trying to apply a scientific approach to a practice long associated with magic and mystery.
“The environment at [the University of] Sydney was electrically alive with intellectual stimulation,” says psychologist Dr Peter Sheehan, who was completing his honours in psychology at the faculty during Professor Orne’s visit.
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