This episode centers on the fascinating world of sham surgery, focusing on a landmark study where fake knee operations produced the same pain relief as real arthroscopic procedures. Our hosts analyze how surgical rituals, from the operating room environment to the recovery process, contribute to healing outcomes. The discussion expands to examine how different cultural healing ceremonies and medical rituals across societies harness similar neurobiological mechanisms, revealing universal patterns in how ceremonial contexts influence recovery.

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