A Key & A Kite: StarTalk Live! With Benjamin Franklin
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Climatic Conjectures and the Science of Belief
This chapter examines the unusual summer marked by extreme weather and its potential links to volcanic activity, emphasizing the importance of scientific inquiry. It also explores Anton Mesmer’s controversial practices of animal magnetism and the skepticism he faced from prominent figures like Benjamin Franklin. The narrative highlights the intersection of belief, imagination, and medical treatment, paving the way for an understanding of the placebo effect.
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