If placebos can give patients the same results as conventional meds, then why aren’t they prescribed more? There’s a large body of evidence that shows the effectiveness of placebos– even when patients know they’re taking sugar pills. Now San Franciscan internet entrepreneur Daniel Jacobs is looking for a way to leverage the power of placebos to promote happiness using the latest mobile technology.
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