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The Power of Expectations on Human Systems
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1:14:58 - 1:19:03 (04:05)

The human mind has control over all of the human systems, and even if someone knows that what they are taking is just a sugar pill, it can still have an effect due to the power of expectations. This phenomenon can also be seen in the effects of supplements like Tribulus on young individuals with already high testosterone levels.

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In this podcast, the speaker discusses the placebo effect in pharmacology and how just believing in taking something can have a reliable effect, despite not actually taking an active drug.
1:14:58 - 1:15:38 (00:39)
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Placebo Effect
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In this podcast, the speaker discusses the placebo effect in pharmacology and how just believing in taking something can have a reliable effect, despite not actually taking an active drug.

Chapter
The Power of Expectations on Human Systems
Episode
#054 - Catch Up 101
Podcast
Modern Wisdom
The placebo effect has an amazing impact on the human body due to the power of expectations and beliefs, which can influence neurotransmitters and produce almost any sign, even if the actual substance is just sugar pills.
1:15:38 - 1:17:57 (02:19)
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Placebo effect
Summary

The placebo effect has an amazing impact on the human body due to the power of expectations and beliefs, which can influence neurotransmitters and produce almost any sign, even if the actual substance is just sugar pills. However, this control over the body is limited.

Chapter
The Power of Expectations on Human Systems
Episode
#054 - Catch Up 101
Podcast
Modern Wisdom
The host reflects on a listener who recommended How to Survive University to students going to university in the UK, and he realizes the impact and responsibility of his advice.
1:17:57 - 1:19:03 (01:05)
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University
Summary

The host reflects on a listener who recommended How to Survive University to students going to university in the UK, and he realizes the impact and responsibility of his advice. He suggests adding a warning screen at the beginning of episodes to clarify that the content is opinion-based and not medical or legal advice.

Chapter
The Power of Expectations on Human Systems
Episode
#054 - Catch Up 101
Podcast
Modern Wisdom