Science vs. Homeopathy

Mr. E writes "Ars Technica has an interesting look at pseudoscience as it applies to homeopathy. While most discussions about what science is get derailed by the larger controversies surrounding them, Ars chose a relatively uncontroversial pseudo-science to examine so that they could examine the factors which make homeopathy a psuedo-science: ignoring settled issues in science, misapplication of real science, rejection of scientific standards, claims of suppression, large gaps between the conclusion and evidence, and a focus only on the fringes of what we currently understand."

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Marriage is between a MAN and WOMAN!

[Keith Curtis]

Homeopathy is when you don't care either way about the gays

So Slashdot joins the anti-homeopathy conspiracy..

[David Hume]

and the suppression of homeopathy.

How do homeopaths wash dishes?

[Scrameustache]

The more you rinse them, the stronger the soap becomes!

Enjoy your placebo effect, people.

Re:How do homeopaths wash dishes?

[mugnyte]

  They don't use soap - they apply "like cures like" and wash dirty dishes in half-done compost.

Re:Rx: Placebo

[feepness]

The client gets the prescribed drug and pays a hefty sum for it. Supposedly, the more they pay, the more likely it is to work. I've been on Placebo for years and it does wonders. I've been trying to find the manufacturer so I can buy their stock but apparently they are very small.

Also, funnily enough, they look at taste like M&Ms.

Re:Here's VERY simple proof it's a fraud

[Antony.Muss]

You put it next to a crystal, Duh.

Re:Uncontroversial? Hardly.

[Valdrax]

Which reminds me, that "Head On" junk advertised on TV is homeopathic.

Wait! You mean those irritating ads are for something that isn't even real medicine? That's it! I no longer have any reason not to burn down their company for those awful ads.

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