Placebo effect
for a medical treatment, an effect that is attributable to an expectation that the regimen will have an effect
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Videos Mentioning Placebo effect
Journal Club with Dr. Peter Attia | Metformin for Longevity & The Power of Belief Effects
Andrew Huberman
The phenomenon where belief in a treatment can lead to real physiological changes, ranging from subjective feelings to measurable brain activation.
Tyler Cowen on Rationality, COVID-19, Talismans, and Life on the Margins | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
Discussed in relation to cold exposure and the Stoics, where feeling that one is doing something to address a problem can itself lead to improvement.
James Smith: Become Confident In 100 Minutes | E174
The Diary Of A CEO
A powerful psychological phenomenon where belief in a treatment or outcome can lead to real physiological or psychological changes, even if the treatment is inert.
Manolis Kellis: Human Genome and Evolutionary Dynamics | Lex Fridman Podcast #113
Lex Fridman
The powerful phenomenon where believing in a treatment can lead to actual physiological improvements, suggesting a strong mind-body connection that is scientifically untapped.
Secret History #24: Empire of Church
Predictive History
The phenomenon where a person feels better or experiences real physical changes due to a belief in a treatment, even if it's inert.
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Stronger By Science
Discussed as a small but meaningful effect in sport performance studies, which can be comparable to the effects of many supplements, and its magnitude can depend on the intensity of the placebo.
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My First Million
The phenomenon where a patient's outcome is influenced by their belief in a treatment, particularly relevant in pain relief and certain medical interventions.