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I wouldn't be surprised if the more idiosyncratic tactile experience of reading a physical book positively affects the reader's ability to memorize the content.
But won't telling the patient "the facts" diminish the placebo effect?
What would maximize the placebo effect?
Is using the placebo effect always bad practice?
Typically no two software engineers agree on a solution.
Business introduces additional constraints and decisions.
Younger folks want to reinvent the wheel.
Etc.
...is the future.
It's more just: No observers of an infraction, no problem, regardless of the letter of the law.
I'd just add a reputation based moderation system to supress malice.
Why not let them conduct this "experiment"?
The results will be useful as a negative example.
And just make sure the people responsible are not forgotten.