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Science vs. Homeopathy

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the five-bucks-says-science-wins dept.

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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  1. How do homeopaths wash dishes? by Scrameustache · · Score: 5, Funny

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

    Enjoy your placebo effect, people.

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    You can't take the sky from me...

  2. Re:Rx: Placebo by feepness · · Score: 5, Funny

    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.
  3. Re:Here's VERY simple proof it's a fraud by Antony.Muss · · Score: 5, Funny

    You put it next to a crystal, Duh.