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Our desire to find meaning in random events can lead to superstition from "summary" of Fooled by Randomness by Nassim Nicholas Taleb
Humans have an innate tendency to seek patterns and meaning in the events around them. We are wired to create narratives that connect cause and effect, even when those connections may not actually exist. This desire for meaning can lead us down the path of superstition, as we try to make sense of seemingly random events in our lives. When we experience a stroke of good luck or a stroke of bad luck, we often look for reasons behind these occurrences. We may attribute our good fortune to our own skills or intelligence, while blaming external forces for our misfortunes. This tendency to assign meaning to random events can result in the development of superstitions, as we try to control the uncontrollable and find order in chaos. Superstitions can provide a false sense of security in an unpredictable world. By following certain rituals or beliefs, we may convince ourselves that we have some control over our fate. However, this belief in superstitions can be dangerous, as it can lead us to overlook the role of randomness in our lives. In reality, random events play a much larger role in shaping our outcomes than we may care to admit. The world is full of uncertainty and unpredictability, and our desire to find meaning in every twist and turn can blind us to the true nature of randomness. By recognizing the role of chance in our lives, we can free ourselves from the grip of superstition and embrace the uncertainty that comes with it.
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