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Wishful Thinking: A Critical Analysis of Homeopathy Part II

Homeopathic 1 gram globules

Homeopathic 1 gram globules

This is a continuation of my post on homeopathy in which I talked about the history of homeopathy and how it is scientifically tested.  I ended the post wondering why there was so much public acceptance for such an ineffective product.  In this post, I will discuss the various cognitive biases that allow well-intentioned individuals to falsely believe that homeopathic interventions have positive effects.

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