Biology Week One Class Discussion
a) I really enjoyed the articles. It is so strange to think about the first humans. The more I try to imagine where the first humans were or what they did, the more I think that didn't exist. It's as if there is no beginning. It's also funny to think about what early humans thought us future humans would be living like. Imagine if a human from 700,000 years ago could see us now! b) The placebo effect: I really like the idea of someone being able to feel better from taking something that might not be as harsh as a real prescription drug. It gets more complicated if people get headaches or side effects from a fake drug, though. I've been thinking about how this relates to intention, and TCM. And I think the whole experience of visiting with a practitioner is part of the therapy. Many things can make someone feel better. Let's say someone has pain, depression, and a broken leg. Well they might feel better from taking an antidepressant drug plus prescript