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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