The Mummy's Curse (Classic)
Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford
The Intricacies of Perception: Placebo, Nocebo, and Modern Algorithms
This chapter examines how belief can significantly affect health outcomes, highlighting the real consequences of the placebo and nocebo effects. It also draws connections between personal experiences and broader societal influences, using modern examples like Target's predictive algorithms to illustrate these themes.
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