Could the placebo effect be bullshit? (with Literal Banana)
Clearer Thinking with Spencer Greenberg
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Exploring the Placebo Effect: Insights and Skepticism
This chapter examines public beliefs about the placebo effect in pain management, supported by a Twitter poll indicating widespread faith in its efficacy. Through a review of scientific studies, including fMRI and EEG research, it highlights the complexities of measuring pain responses and the challenge of separating genuine effects from response bias. The conversation underscores the nuanced interplay between conditioning, perception, and the ethical considerations of studying the placebo effect in both humans and animals.
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