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[–] 1 point 3 years ago

In some cases, yes. Hiccup cures are all placebo, but the placebo effect is all you need to cure hiccups anyway, so in that case they're just as good as a real cure would be if one existed.

But for something more serious where the placebo effect isn't enough, it could be actively dangerous if someone chooses the placebo over real treatment.

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