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Placebo Effect

Notes​

Claim​

The Placebo effect is when simply believing that something will have a certain effect on us, it actually does.

Explanation​

It is a more subconscious level than Being emerges from action not belief.

Why it Matters​

This shows the power of our minds on our bodies Physical states and actions unconsciously shape beliefs and behavior and the power of Perception.

Examples​

It originated from medicine, where test subjects received a fake pill that was said to heal them, and the surprising result was that some of them actually improved despite not getting any treatment.

Supporters​

Opposers​

Open Questions​

Visual​

Belief alone can produce real effects

Overview​

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