Brothers

I was just remembering a conversation between my brothers Nathan and Andy that took place a couple of weeks ago. Maybe you have to know them to enjoy it, but I thought it was funny because it presented such a contrast between their points of view.

They were discussing people's reactions to various medical treatments, and the need for a control group in studying them.

Nathan, the classical medical statistition, says, "Of course, that's the placebo effect."

Andy, the alternative medicine/self-help/personal coach type, says, "Right, they're hypnotizing themselves."

It doesn't look quite as funny written down, but oh well, I enjoyed it!