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The Challenge of Creating a True Placebo
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It is difficult to create a true placebo that is completely inert except for one effect, but there have been interesting placebos created that can create a sensory effect such as tingling fingers. Colors, sizes, and shapes also have a big role in the placebo effect.

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It is difficult to create a true placebo as some substances can still affect people, but researchers are experimenting with active placebos that have one specific effect like tingling fingers.
1:29:33 - 1:40:36 (11:02)
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Placebos
Summary

It is difficult to create a true placebo as some substances can still affect people, but researchers are experimenting with active placebos that have one specific effect like tingling fingers. The color, size, and shape of placebos also play a big role in their effectiveness.

Chapter
The Challenge of Creating a True Placebo
Episode
#194: The Magic and Power of Placebo
Podcast
The Tim Ferriss Show