Is this book convincing / attractive to sceptics?
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Re: Is this book convincing / attractive to sceptics?
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It was an attempt to open some new alternatives - which may or may not work to all - and share the story if her father's dedication to research. I find that attempt pure at first, but then, after finishing the book, I realized it was also an attempt to sell their products - which was a bit shady for me. As a skeptic but with an open mind since I work in the field of science and research, I find this a little too confident, thus doubtful.indepaintence wrote: ↑23 Jan 2019, 20:18 I am strongly inclined to believe in the merits of natural medicines, however this book left a terrible impression on me. While before reading I was open to the possibilities that these extracts may offer, after finishing it I find myself highly skeptical. The author did not write this in a scientific fashion - it was an autobiography - and left so many important points entirely uncited. I don't think this book is going to change any skeptical minds, and the extreme unscientific-ness of it does harm to an already scrutinized field.
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I think it's smart to point out its confidence - that's a really good way to put it to words! The selling worries me too. Thanks for your thoughtsbriellejee wrote: ↑27 Jan 2019, 23:28It was an attempt to open some new alternatives - which may or may not work to all - and share the story if her father's dedication to research. I find that attempt pure at first, but then, after finishing the book, I realized it was also an attempt to sell their products - which was a bit shady for me. As a skeptic but with an open mind since I work in the field of science and research, I find this a little too confident, thus doubtful.indepaintence wrote: ↑23 Jan 2019, 20:18 I am strongly inclined to believe in the merits of natural medicines, however this book left a terrible impression on me. While before reading I was open to the possibilities that these extracts may offer, after finishing it I find myself highly skeptical. The author did not write this in a scientific fashion - it was an autobiography - and left so many important points entirely uncited. I don't think this book is going to change any skeptical minds, and the extreme unscientific-ness of it does harm to an already scrutinized field.
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I have to agree. I find it really disheartening the current state of medicine in the West, especially in the U.S. On the one hand, the medical community and the pharmaceutical industry have lost so much trust for so many documentable, valid reasons. On the other hand, that complete loss of trust in the medical industry leaves people open to people who have no real hard data on what helps and who may just as much be looking to "make a buck" as the medical industries are.indepaintence wrote: ↑28 Jan 2019, 16:37I think it's smart to point out its confidence - that's a really good way to put it to words! The selling worries me too. Thanks for your thoughtsbriellejee wrote: ↑27 Jan 2019, 23:28It was an attempt to open some new alternatives - which may or may not work to all - and share the story if her father's dedication to research. I find that attempt pure at first, but then, after finishing the book, I realized it was also an attempt to sell their products - which was a bit shady for me. As a skeptic but with an open mind since I work in the field of science and research, I find this a little too confident, thus doubtful.indepaintence wrote: ↑23 Jan 2019, 20:18 I am strongly inclined to believe in the merits of natural medicines, however this book left a terrible impression on me. While before reading I was open to the possibilities that these extracts may offer, after finishing it I find myself highly skeptical. The author did not write this in a scientific fashion - it was an autobiography - and left so many important points entirely uncited. I don't think this book is going to change any skeptical minds, and the extreme unscientific-ness of it does harm to an already scrutinized field.
I've heard people say that this book is trustworthy because it is written by a lawyer- and I guess lawyers are smart? They are, of course, but that's no guarantee for me. Doctors are smart too! I've also heard people say that the book is trustworthy because they aren't trying to make money like the pharmaceutical industry is; but obviously that isn't true because at minimum they are trying to sell a book! And then there's the product element you've noted. Both views strike me as misguided- but especially the latter.
The other thing with alternatives that "may or may not work at all"- often people take these recommendations as "they will work". People are often looking for guarantees that mainstream medicine (if being practiced ethically) cannot give them. Sometimes this means false hope, and sometimes this means foregoing treatments that could actually help in favor of treatments that might not do much.
However, I do think the medical industry would do well to change many things about their approach in order to leave people feeling less alone, less confused, more listened to, more in control, and to help people make choices based on what they value...
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