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    Avoid false proxies - 12 month(s) ago

    They’re toxic, wasteful and a tempting trap. It’s one of the most important topics in my new book. (And here’s a new podcast on it). We need proxies. You’re not allowed to r…

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      A helpful approach way to frame cognitive bias and superficial qualities that may blind us @SethGodinBlog Avoid false proxies https://t.co/UxHnRDJEp0

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    The magic of placebos - 1 year(s) ago

    One of two things is true: A placebo is a force beyond understanding, one that is capable of disappearing when we do the appropriate double-blind tests and has mechanisms that defy our knowledge of…

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      AllergyKidsDoc

      Great insight in this short read. I don't discount the well known placebo effect...I love unleashing its power to help people understand how much their overall mindset and wellness contributes to their health & quality of life https://t.co/jr89HtntFz

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    New decisions based on new information - 1 year(s) ago

    More than ever, we’re pushed to have certainty. Strong opinions, tightly held and loudly proclaimed. And then, when reality intervenes, it can be stressful. The software stack, business model…

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      AllergyKidsDoc

      Science is messy. Evidence evolves & changes over time. New information often contradicts previous information. The world is constantly changing. “It’s time to make a new decision based on new information.” is a great mantra for all of us to adopt https://t.co/VXXMlY6HI6

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    Fake-aceuticals - 2 year(s) ago

    Of course, we’ve always had snake oil salesmen. We’ve always had patent medicines, odd electric probes and copper bracelets. That’s partly because placebos work, and partly becaus…

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      This post is worth 60 seconds of your life - as usual, @ThisIsSethsBlog eloquently dissects a complicated topic to make it as clear as possible. This discusses the ever changing landscape of snake oil & how not to fall for it https://t.co/zRKLFx4PiI

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    Skepticism and Denial - 2 year(s) ago

    Skepticism is a virtue. It requires a willingness to question conventional wisdom, and the guts to accept something after you discover that it’s actually true. Denialism, on the other hand, i…

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      AllergyKidsDoc

      "Skepticism requires a willingness to question conventional wisdom... Denialism is a willful rejection of reality. It's safe and easy, and unproductive." Interesting thoughts from @SethGodinBlog https://t.co/lGtvZtK0Vc

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    Novacula Occami - 2 year(s) ago

    Ockham’s razor is really useful: Generally, the simple explanation is the most likely to be true. Don’t invent complicating factors when none are necessary. “It’s simpleR…

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      "When an unexpected event occurs, we look for stories, coincidences, supernatural causes & other forms of solace to explain something that frightens or surprises us. But unexpected events are usually caused by simple mechanisms" How we react is complicated https://t.co/HLQaqmzgV5

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