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Mind control is a favourite tool of science fiction writers, it allows us to make certain characters do things that they would normally never do without the hassle of explanation. But Hard-science fiction worldbuilders (yes that's a thing) look for explanations for things even if it is not necessary; like the evolution of our creatures to the cultural belief's of our people.

Using things like but not limited to; biology, chemistry or technology how can I explain mind control without falling back on the overly used magic excuse?

What I mean by mind control is the ability for a person to be able to control the actions of another and the person being controlled is aware of what is happening.

Mind control is a favourite tool of science fiction writers, it allows us to make certain characters do things that they would normally never do without the hassle of explanation. But hard science fiction worldbuilders look for explanations for things even if it is not necessary; like the evolution of our creatures to the cultural beliefs of our people.

Using things like but not limited to: biology, chemistry or technology -- how can I explain mind control without falling back on the overly used magic excuse?

What I mean by mind control is the ability for a person to be able to control the actions of another and the person being controlled is aware of what is happening.

Mind control is a favourite tool of science fiction writers, it allows us to make certain characters do things that they would normally never do without the hassle of explanation. But Hard-science fiction worldbuilders (yes that's a thing) look for explanations for things even if it is not necessary; like the evolution of our creatures to the cultural belief's of our people.

Using things like but not limited to; biology, chemistry or technology how can I explain mind control without falling back on the overly used magic excuse?

Edit as to Samuels request, what I mean by mind control is the ability for a person to be able to control the actions of another and the person being controlled is aware of what is happening.

Mind control is a favourite tool of science fiction writers, it allows us to make certain characters do things that they would normally never do without the hassle of explanation. But Hard-science fiction worldbuilders (yes that's a thing) look for explanations for things even if it is not necessary; like the evolution of our creatures to the cultural belief's of our people.

Using things like but not limited to; biology, chemistry or technology how can I explain mind control without falling back on the overly used magic excuse?

What I mean by mind control is the ability for a person to be able to control the actions of another and the person being controlled is aware of what is happening.

Mind control is a favourite tool of science fiction writers, it allows us to make certain characters do things that they would normally never do without the hassle of explanation. But Hard-science fiction worldbuilders (yes that's a thing) look for explanations for things even if it is not necessary; like the evolution of our creatures to the cultural belief's of our people.

Using things like but not limited to; biology, chemistry or technology how can I explain mind control without falling back on the overly used magic excuse?

Mind control is a favourite tool of science fiction writers, it allows us to make certain characters do things that they would normally never do without the hassle of explanation. But Hard-science fiction worldbuilders (yes that's a thing) look for explanations for things even if it is not necessary; like the evolution of our creatures to the cultural belief's of our people.

Using things like but not limited to; biology, chemistry or technology how can I explain mind control without falling back on the overly used magic excuse?

Edit as to Samuels request, what I mean by mind control is the ability for a person to be able to control the actions of another and the person being controlled is aware of what is happening.