Also: how effective is the placebo effect?
I can do open heart surgery.
Come on.
I've seen it three times.
I'm Angela Duckworth.
I'm Steven Dubner, and you're listening to.
No stupid questions today on the show.
Can you actually fake it till you make it so?
I'm a nine year old kid.
Yeah, I can drive.
Also, why do placebos make us feel better?
Oh, I know you fell down and you're leading profusely, but I have a teaspoon of sugar for you.
Angela, I read about a psychological trick of sorts, and I'm wondering if it has any validity.
Are you willing to hear me out and pass judgment?
Of course I am.
Go ahead.
So the purpose of this trick is to get yourself out of a depressive or bad mood.
And this comes from Quora.
I'll read the entry.
It was written by a mental health counselor named Aaron Doodle.
I hope I'm pronouncing it right.