![][1] Few things are more infuriating than watching an argument where both protagonists are wrong. This is how I feel watching debates about complementary medicine. Both sides have misunderstood something fundamental. The argument, in a much shortened version, goes a little like this: > Scientist:‘ We’ve tested your alternative medicines in high quality randomised controlled trials and they don’t work.’ > CAM Advocate:‘ They do too. Your scientific tests are very reductionistic. Our ways have been used for a long time and they are natural and safe. People say they feel better. Of course they work.’ > Scientist:‘ No. Actually they don’t work. I can prove it. You’re … [1]: /embed/graphic-1.gif