Do we believe in Machina Dynamics?

Tvad, there is another side to it as well, if we take your example of the Witch Doctor shaking the rattle, your contention that he, or she, will not be curing any disease may be correct, but there is mounting clinical evidence that spirituality and belief can aid in the recovery process. So if you believe that the Witch Doctor can heal you, perhaps you will recoup faster. Maybe we should do an experiment to see if believeing in magic pebbles has a positive effect on hearing acuity as well.

Maybe we should do an experiment to see if believeing in magic pebbles has a positive effect on hearing acuity as well.
Viridian (Threads | Answers)

Perhaps, so. You buy the Machina Dynamica products for the group study and I'll participate.

Oh no, you would not be a good candidate; you have already stated your belief system, that clocks and pebbles cannot work. I would be looking for open minded people.

you would not be a good candidate; you have already stated your belief system, that clocks and pebbles cannot work. I would be looking for open minded people.
Viridian (Threads | Answers)

OK. I'm off the hook.

Still, send me the study when it's complete.

Be certain to buy matching Timex clocks and matching orange price stickers so the study participants don't know which is Machina Dynamica product and which is not. Same with the jars of pebbles.

You seem to be directing the study already; good show! You're hired, our expert scientist.