In Reply to: Yes, it is. posted by Bruce from DC on March 21, 2007 at 08:06:55:
If by that you mean that the device probably doesn't have any scientific basis, I am inclined to agree with you. However, what many fail to take into consideration is that the effect of something which operates via the "placebo effect" is every bit as real to the individual as something which operates via a non-psychological mechanism.Consider the following: Suppose you were not feeling well and went to your physician for a check-up. He or she examines you, diagnoses the problem and presecribes a medication. You take said medication and feel better. At some later date you learn that the medication was in fact a placebo. Do you call your physican and threaten a lawsuit for medical malpractice, or do you thank him or her for having the insight to utilize the placebo effect, thereby providing a side effect-free cure?
What is noteworthy (to me, at least) is that it is those who don't believe in the Intelligent Chip whose panties are in a knot, whereas those who hear sonic benefits froms its use are happy as clams.
Larry
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Follow Ups
- It's a con. - LarryB 11:52:56 03/21/07 (5)
- congratulations, Larry - Bruce from DC 13:39:52 03/21/07 (4)
- "Bam, Bam, Bam!!!" - Bruce comes out with both barrells blaring... - darkmoebius 18:46:38 04/23/07 (0)
- Re: Just another shmuck with - geoffkait 16:24:28 03/21/07 (1)
- You are tangling with a hot-shot D.C. lawyer; if he says it's a con, it has to be a con. That, or... - clarkjohnsen 11:23:10 03/22/07 (1)
- That sums it very nicely, Thank you Bruce. - Dan Banquer 15:44:51 03/21/07 (0)