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The Phrase "No Evidence" Is A Red Flag For Bad Science Communication
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But it is far more likely to be evidence of absence than evidence of presence.
It is also very likely to be evidence of: no one has gathered enough data yet
It's also likely to be evidence that something can't be patented, so nobody will pay for trials.