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> that one guy in my econ class who always ranted that if it wasn't backed by a RCT, all theories are BS. The converse may be true though. If it is not backed
by nequo 4y ago
> that one guy in my econ class who always ranted that if it wasn't backed by a RCT, all theories are BS.
The converse may be true though. If it is not backed by a theory, an RCT is BS.
- eutectic 4y agoThere are many effective medicines for which the mechanism is unclear or disputed. Should we stop using them?
- operator-name 4y agoYou can use things for which there is weak or conflicting evidence for, just as you can take a sauna just becuase it makes you feel good. But take them as what they are and accept that doing so does not follow a strict interpretation of the scientific method.