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Strange subtleties of the Placebo Effect
mouser:
Most people are familiar with the idea of the "Placebo Effect", where a pill with no medical benefits can make people feel better.
But many people are unaware of the deep and fascinating study that has gone into this effect, and the fascinating and subtle discoveries made about how things like shape, color, context, delivery device, etc. effect how well it works.
Here's a great video taking you on a tour of some of the strangeness of it all.
http://www.wired.com/wiredscience/2011/02/placebo-power-explained-really-really-fast/
nudone:
Fascinating.
MilesAhead:
I'm skeptical. A Genuine Placebo Aphrodesiac never did a damn thing for me!
timns:
I'm skeptical. A Genuine Placebo Aphrodesiac never did a damn thing for me!
-MilesAhead (February 20, 2011, 03:22 PM)
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It would be hard to see if it's working :eusa_dance:
MilesAhead:
I'm skeptical. A Genuine Placebo Aphrodesiac never did a damn thing for me!
-MilesAhead (February 20, 2011, 03:22 PM)
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It would be hard to see if it's working :eusa_dance:
-timns (February 20, 2011, 03:35 PM)
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Like Carson used to say, "I ain't touchin' that straight line with a ten foot pole!" :)
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