tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5885905668055700143.post3889851149376941577..comments2023-07-04T09:47:48.670-04:00Comments on C-O-I-N-S: Communication Opinions, Insights and New Strategies (from the author of Camelot, Inc.): Do the Facts Matter?Paul Oestreicherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14599022051331306681noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5885905668055700143.post-35553148338379549342008-11-30T08:22:00.000-05:002008-11-30T08:22:00.000-05:00The refusal to accept facts as behavior-changing i...The refusal to accept facts as behavior-changing input is also clearly evidenced (forgive the unintentional pun)by the continued use of herbal and other "alternative" treatments when randomized controlled trials prove their worthlessness. In fact, the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, established to study the validity of such therapies, spends millions of dollars in clinical trials -- all of which have come out negative for usefulness. Nevertheless, the proponents of such therapies -- with monetary investments and agendas, never acknowledge the "facts" that come out of these studies. If believers will believe no matter what, then why should we continue to fund such studies?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09923385877314528358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5885905668055700143.post-53891172431016219912008-11-28T14:31:00.000-05:002008-11-28T14:31:00.000-05:00People simply don't act in their own self-interest...People simply don't act in their own self-interests. That goes for individuals, corporations, governments and other organizations. It's a surprise when they do.BobEyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16285318333508629603noreply@blogger.com