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feltcute t1_j87c9ms wrote

in theory could i trick myself into this with candy? like one swedish fish a day to keep the guilt away.

i didn’t read more than the headline so

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anttirt t1_j882s0a wrote

Probably not. Having other people (the researchers) approve and validate the process is key.

You know that they know that you're trying to feel less guilty, and since they're "on your side" whether through placebo or not, you're receiving tacit approval.

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