Кому $1000000

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In the instant case, given the way double-blind testing is commonly done and the beliefs of audiophiles that such testing is inadequate to the task, it's pretty clear that there could never be an agreement on testing protocols between the parties involved.

Have you ever wondered WHY purveyors of ridiculously over-priced audio equipment wouldn't like double-blind testing? Gosh, could it possibly be that they KNOW their crap isn't any better than more reasonably-priced stuff and the DBT would demonstrate that?

Это его $1000000 на кону:



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MTPj9VlNzQ0

If the magic cables were just marketed as an elite prestige item, or limited edition designer collectables I would agree with you, but they aren't. They are sold has having miraculous properties that are supposed to make your sound system sound better--for a price.

They aren't hurting anyone? You could claim that about any rip-off that "only" involves money. It isn't just rich people who buy this stuff, it is also obsessive audiophiles with ordinary incomes who spend every last cent on audio gear, and they are being tricked into buying the Emperor's New Cables rather than gear that actually makes an audible difference.

Also, the general public is hurt when they are told they shouldn't think critically and instead just lie back and take it when possible fraudsters try to pass magical claims off as real.

Rationality and critical thinking are keys to progress in civilization. When we start to ignore reason in favor of magic we are giving up the tools we have to advance knowledge and technology. One day its magic audio cables, the next its magic pills with nothing in them--oops, that would be Homeopathy...

We need to fight back and not let the veil of irrationality descend on civilization through apathy by saying things like, "Let them have their fun, as detached from logic as it may be. They aren't hurting anyone." That way lies the Dark Ages...
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