If you look back through medical history, you are essentially looking at the history of the placebo effect. From the early 20th century, back through time to…… Read more “A Lesson from History”
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Is the St Gallen Symposium Ripe for Disruption?
Another one of the articles I was interviewed for earlier this year. Just in case this needs to be clarified…: In this article, I’m not saying I’m…… Read more “Is the St Gallen Symposium Ripe for Disruption?”
Disruptive Moments in Science
My second section in the St Gallen Symposium magazine:
From a Scientist to a Businessman
Earlier this year, I was interviewed for several articles by the St Gallen Symposium, but I’m going to share them all with you in these blog posts.…… Read more “From a Scientist to a Businessman”
Michael Murphy on Architecture for Healing
In 2016, Michael Murphy did an amazing TED Talk on Architecture for Healing. He discusses architecture as a means for physical healing, for preventing further disease and…… Read more “Michael Murphy on Architecture for Healing”
What Architects Can Learn From PsychoNeuroImmunology
Centuries ago, people knew that architecture affected health. But we seem to have neglected this in more recent history, as less precedence is given to health and…… Read more “What Architects Can Learn From PsychoNeuroImmunology”
Change a Life, Change the World
On this International Day of the Girl, I’m reminded of one of the founding principles of Yekize: we believe that no one should be held back in…… Read more “Change a Life, Change the World”
What happens when we stop putting people into boxes?
Someone shared this inspiring video with us today, that shows how really all of us share things with people, even if we don't think we do. Making… Read more "What happens when we stop putting people into boxes?"
Breakthrough Research @ Harvard
Researchers at Harvard and Basel University have proven that the placebo can still work when you know you’re taking it! This research has great implications for improving…… Read more “Breakthrough Research @ Harvard”
