@tminus5 @B_resnick @juliaoftoronto @germanrlopez @umairfan Honest Q: Can we really say "placebos sometimes work" but also say "homeopathy doesnt ever work"? When homeopathy sometimes works, shouldn't we call that an example of "placebos sometimes work"?https://www.vox.com/2017-in-review/2017/12/28/16802312/science-myths-dead-2018 …
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hey! apologies. Most of us were off last week. I do see where there could be a contradiction. But, as I should have mentioned in the placebo section, no placebo researcher thinks a placebo can flight an infection, or shrink a tumor. They think it's a possible tool....
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to help people deal with subjective pain /symptoms. Homeopathy can contain dangerous substances, and promises cures it cannot give.
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I guess it's a bit nuanced. Apologies if there was confusion in the article. Always feel free to reach out directly (brian@vox.com)
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