Just because one thing happened before another does not mean it caused it. Timing can create a satisfying story without proving anything.
Quick Summary
This episode explains why people so often mistake sequence for cause in health—especially with supplements, diets, symptoms, and before-and-after transformations.
What You'll Learn
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The difference between correlation and causation
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Why the brain prefers neat causal stories
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How confounding and natural change create false certainty
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A better question to ask when a result seems obvious
What else could explain this change?
A good story can explain a change. That doesn't mean it caused it.
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