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Jul 2024
51m 32s

Why Politeness is a Super Power & How to...

Mike Carruthers | OmniCast Media
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Will a medication work better if you believe and expect it to? This episode begins with some compelling evidence that having faith in a medical treatment has a real impact on just how well it works. https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/conditionsandtreatments/placebo-effect Imagine a world where people are not polite. What would it be like if we weren’ ... Show More
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