> Anecdotal stuff is also useful when there is a lack of science. There isn't... https://www.google.com/search?q=science+direct+cold+water+immersion https://w

> Anecdotal stuff is also useful when there is a lack of science. There isn't... https://www.google.com/search?q=science+direct+cold+water+immersion https://www.google.com/search?q=science+direct+cold+water+im... > e. I hate it when HN people completely dismiss anecdotes and want research papers for everything. Then educate yourself on the scientific method, evidence, logic, and so on. Because "HN people" are right to dismiss anecdotes as being useful evidence of anything. > Even research papers are dubious. That some research papers are dubious does not make personal anecdotes more reliable.