Science Diction: The Story Behind The Word "Mesmerize"

Описание: One possible explanation for the origin of our understanding of the #placebo effect is far stranger than you might have ever imagined. Mesmerism, the 18th-century fad that swept Europe by storm, might have led to a fundamental change in the way we understand the power of the mind. Listen to the full story on #ScienceDiction to learn more.

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Direction and Animation by Tim Divall
Written by Katie Thornton, Johanna Mayer, and Elah Feder
Sound and Music by Daniel Peterschmidt
Produced by Nadja Oertelt
Produced by Science Friday and Audible