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ooli@lemmy.world to Skeptic@lemmy.worldEnglish · 1 year ago

King Charles has appointed a homeopath. Why do the elite put their faith in snake oil? | Martha Gill

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King Charles has appointed a homeopath. Why do the elite put their faith in snake oil? | Martha Gill

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ooli@lemmy.world to Skeptic@lemmy.worldEnglish · 1 year ago
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The aristocracy and celebrities are in thrall to medical quackery that while useless can be far from harmless
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    1 year ago

    to be completely fair, both has a bit of both, though as a general trend I agree with you.

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