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It's snakeoil. It cures all, it solves every problem. Pay the man now and he'll show it later.
by namaria 2y ago
It's snakeoil. It cures all, it solves every problem. Pay the man now and he'll show it later.
- this_steve_j 2y agoPatent medicine is how I like to think about it. Strong placebo effect, occasionally some health benefits, mostly nominal. Strong economic incentives and some harmful effects. Traveling salesmen who claim wonders, then leave town before the miracle is delivered. Not working for you? Be the first to try the new elixir.