Chapter
The Power of Placebos
51:57 - 1:01:06 (09:09)
The episode discusses the power of placebos and how they can improve people's pain even when individuals know they are taking a placebo. It also compares the reaction of individuals to the COVID-19 vaccine and the report of drones in the UK in 2018.
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Scientists test if openly taking placebo pills can improve pain and other biological measures as effectively as surreptitious placebos, through harnessing the power of changing expectations.
51:57 - 54:14 (02:17)
Summary
Scientists test if openly taking placebo pills can improve pain and other biological measures as effectively as surreptitious placebos, through harnessing the power of changing expectations.
ChapterThe Power of Placebos
Episode#456 - David Robson - The Psychological Power Of Expectations
PodcastModern Wisdom
Patients can be given opioid drugs followed by a placebo pill to help taper off opioids without experiencing withdrawal symptoms or setbacks.
54:14 - 55:54 (01:39)
Summary
Patients can be given opioid drugs followed by a placebo pill to help taper off opioids without experiencing withdrawal symptoms or setbacks. This method can help patients avoid long-term use of opioid drugs and their toxic side effects.
ChapterThe Power of Placebos
Episode#456 - David Robson - The Psychological Power Of Expectations
PodcastModern Wisdom
This podcast discusses the similarity between the spread of rumors related to vaccine side effects and the spread of rumors related to drone sightings.
55:54 - 1:01:06 (05:11)
Summary
This podcast discusses the similarity between the spread of rumors related to vaccine side effects and the spread of rumors related to drone sightings. It also mentions that certain side effects like fatigue, headache and fever might be expected for some after getting vaccinated.