Articles for tag: cognitive psychology, human behavior, Neuroscience, pattern seeking, superstition science

The Science of Superstition: Why Our Brains Seek Patterns in the Unknowing

The Science of Superstition: Why Our Brains Seek Patterns in the Unknowing

Andrew Alpin

You might find yourself knocking on wood after mentioning good fortune, or crossing your fingers before an important exam. Perhaps you wear a lucky shirt to job interviews, even though you rationally know fabric can’t influence hiring decisions. Welcome to the fascinating world of human superstition. These seemingly irrational behaviors exist in every culture across ...