Science vs. Pseudoscience
In the late 1700s, a German doctor named Samuel Hahnemann introduced the world to homoeopathy, a new treatment approach that sought to heal ailments by using extremely diluted doses of substances that might cause those same ailments. Over the next three centuries, homoeopathy gained popularity, with physicians and patients alike embracing its principles. Entire hospitals were built to focus on homoeopathic treatments. However, despite its widespread use, numerous studies have demonstrated that homoeopathy lacks any therapeutic effect and often performs no better than a placebo. The persistence of support for this practice lies in the fact that homoeopathy is, in essence, a pseudoscience – a collection of theories, methods, and assumptions that appear scientific but lack the evidence to support their claims. Unfortunately, this deception can prevent people from seeking effective treatments, as pseudoscience can be misleading and even exploitative.