Actually, I think there is active scientific research trying to understand the placebo effect, because the effect and its benefits have been well documented. As Feynman points out, better understanding could lead to improved placebo effect.
Bruce On Thu, Apr 4, 2013 at 11:35 AM, Ron Newman <ron.new...@gmail.com> wrote: > If the placebo is double blind I've heard the percentage shoots up. But > the fact remains that a mere thought, or belief, is affecting something. > If science were untainted that would be the basis for massive > investigation. > >
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