Dispenza frequently references scientific research, such as Dr. Ellen Langer’s “de-aging” study and Henry Beecher’s wartime placebo research. How does he incorporate these studies into his broader argument, and to what extent does he accurately represent their findings?

The second half of You Are the Placebo shifts from explanation to application, with meditation techniques and guided exercises. How does this structural choice shape the book’s function? Is it more of a self-help guide, a scientific exploration, or a philosophical argument?

You Are the Placebo incorporates quantum mechanics into its discussion of the mind’s power to shape reality. To what extent does Dispenza’s use of quantum theory align with mainstream physics, and what are the effects of applying quantum principles to human consciousness and healing?