Via Starwars.com:
YOU WILL READ THIS ARTICLE AND LEARN MORE ABOUT A FAN-FAVORITE FORCE POWER.
The Force is a powerful ally in almost all situations. It can be wielded defensively to stop an attack, it can be used to influence the weak-minded, and it can bring the remote control to your hand when you don’t feel like leaving the couch. We first saw the Jedi mind trick used in Mos Eisley in A New Hope. Obi-Wan’s “You don’t need to see his identification” is a line I hear on a regular basis, usually accompanied by a practiced wave of the hand. Watching Obi-Wan demonstrate the mind trick ability opened my eyes to the possibilities of the Force — I think it had a similar effect on Luke.
I don’t know much about the curriculum at the Jedi Temple on Coruscant, but I like to imagine there was an entire course about the ethics and proper usage of the mind trick. It has to be tempting to use the skill whenever you want instead of when it’s necessary. But, we’re not here to judge when it’s the right time for Jedi to influence someone else. We’re here to discuss the five best uses of the Jedi mind trick.
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