Skepticism, Science & Pseudoscience

JackRiddler

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14. Obviously but most people need totems to activate that.

Thu Jun 28, 2012, 12:57 PM

Jun 2012

The placebo effect actually involves the administration of the placebo. It doesn't work because the doctors running the experiment say, "pretend you'll get better and think positive."

Faith, for those who take it seriously, seems to have some effect on positive outlook and determination to get better. That doesn't mean god (or titanium) is physically the cause, but most people need the totem for the mentality.

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Let me start by saying I am a skeptic. [View all] russspeakeasy Jun 2012 OP

My view - any perceived benefits are simply the placebo effect. NRaleighLiberal Jun 2012 #1

Mine too. thanks. russspeakeasy Jun 2012 #6

Obviously but most people need totems to activate that. JackRiddler Jun 2012 #14

So they've ruled out vertigo? woodsprite Jun 2012 #2

Thank you very much. The Dr's. "eliminated" vertigo, russspeakeasy Jun 2012 #7

Have they put a 24 hour cardiac monitor on you? Warpy Jun 2012 #3

No, in fact, it has never been mentioned... russspeakeasy Jun 2012 #8

It sounds like you've got a doctor who has trivialized this Warpy Jun 2012 #11

I think you're right. I plan to pursue it... russspeakeasy Jun 2012 #13

I assume you meant titanium. laconicsax Jun 2012 #4

That is what I meant...Thanks. russspeakeasy Jun 2012 #9

We heard a show on People's Pharmacy about difficult vertigo - could be Meniere's - NRaleighLiberal Jun 2012 #5

I did not know about that, but I will know about it by tonight, russspeakeasy Jun 2012 #10

my pleasure, my left wing internet friend! NRaleighLiberal Jun 2012 #12