The Tyranny of Convenience

The Tyranny of Convenience:

Convenience is the most underestimated and least understood force in the world today. As a driver of human decisions, it may not offer the illicit thrill of Freud's unconscious sexual desires or the mathematical elegance of the economist's incentives. Convenience is boring. via Pocket

What if the Placebo Effect Isn’t a Trick?

What if the Placebo Effect Isn't a Trick?:

The Chain of Office of the Dutch city of Leiden is a broad and colorful ceremonial necklace that, draped around the shoulders of Mayor Henri Lenferink, lends a magisterial air to official proceedings in this ancient university town. via Pocket