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The human mind is wired to search for patterns and causeand-effect relationships from "summary" of Fooled by Randomness by Nassim Nicholas Taleb
The human mind has an innate tendency to seek out patterns and connections in the world around us. We are wired to look for cause-and-effect relationships, even in situations where none may exist. This inclination towards finding patterns can lead us to see connections where there are none, and can ultimately result in us making false assumptions about the world. Our brains are constantly trying to make sense of the vast amount of information that bombards us on a daily basis. In order to cope with this overload of data, our minds automatically look for patterns and correlations as a way to simplify and interpret the world. This can be a useful survival mechanism, as it allows us to make quick decisions based on past experiences and knowledge. However, this tendency to seek patterns can also lead us astray. We may see connections between events that are purely coincidental, or we may mistakenly attribute causality where none exists. This can have serious ...
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