The Power of Placebos in Improving Subjective Experiences

The use of placebos can have a significant impact on improving subjective experiences such as anxiety, pain, and mental functioning, even if they cannot physically treat conditions like setting broken bones or shrinking tumors. It is important to recognize the influence of placebos on a person's perception of their condition and to not dismiss the potential improvements in suffering that can result from a placebo, whether it is given openly or not.