Should placebos be used in medicine? A young researcher uncovers the link between color, personality, and placebos. Blake Augustine is a student-athlete and currently plays Football and Basketball at Thousand Oaks High School. He is a part of Thousand Oaks’ Center for Advanced Studies and Research, a two-year applied, undergraduate-level research program. Along with sports being one of his biggest hobbies, Blake also enjoys mixing/producing music as well as graphic design, however he plans to go to college to study Financial Analysis. Blake would describe himself as an “independent, hard-working leader” and dedicates all of his thanks to his supportive family, coaches and close friends. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx