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Old 02-20-2010, 11:46 PM
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Originally Posted by J_Player View Post
Hi g-sani,
I think you are correct. A double blind test does not prove anything. It only provides evidence. At best, the results can be used as a model to gain insight where other methods did not work to confirm a theory.
I'm sure the drug companies would not agree with you on that one.

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I think you are right. The only method that will convince an average user is to try it out and see if it is working for themselves. When you receive your Examiner, then I hope you will also invite others in your area to come and try it for themselves to see if it works for them. This is the best evidence that a person can see to determine if they think it is working.
As I'm sure you're well aware, simply trying dowsing-based equipment for yourself, to decide if it is working, is a no-no. Dowsing rods are driven by the ideomotor effect, which is subject to selective memory and self-delusion. Therefore such testing methods are unreliable.
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