I’ve heard of a similar paradox. I have always read that high intellect people can be the easiest to hypnotize.
Why? Perhaps because most smart folks are very open minded to learning new things and considering new solutions to problems. A person who is trained to be a good student, gets into the habit of withholding judgement and at times, going with a suggestion, even if just learning by rote.
A compelling Hypnotist may be able to sell their delusion well enough to be accepted as is,
Perhaps because most smart folks are very open minded
Don’t be so open-minded that your brains fall out.