Posts tagged Superstition
186 | Translating Reality
186 | Translating Reality

Interpretation in all its glorious forms. This episode explores the nuances of interpretation as they relate to translation of language, explanation of natural and behavioral phenomena, and data analysis. A complex history of exposure to different circumstances may have a substantial impact on how you interpret data, language, or any event. We explore the variables that contribute to how one’s interpretation forms and what it may be swayed in any direction by.

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PhilosophyScott Abraham MillerAbraham, Shane, Shane Spiker, Shanebraham, perception, Translation, Interpreting, Interpretation, Data analysis, Superstition, Natural events, functional analysis, language, superimposingComment
126 | Where Our Superstitions Come From | Why We Do What We Do
126 | Where Our Superstitions Come From | Why We Do What We Do

Knocking on wood, blessing a sneeze, crossing your fingers for luck, and the belief that saying something will happen jinxes the likelihood of that happening are all examples of just a few of the crazy superstitions people have. Some culture-specific superstitions have the opposite meaning across cultures. What you may not know is that most of us have superstitions we don’t even recognize that we have! What are your superstitions? Listen in as Shane and Abraham explain where our superstitions come from, that is, why people become superstitious, as well as revealing our own silly superstitions, at least the ones we know about…

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Spooky, Human BiasScott Abraham MillerAbraham, Shane, Shanebraham, October Spooky Psychology 2019, Unconscious, Habits, Superstition, Superstitious Behavior, Sports, Sports Superstition, Black Cats, Ladders, Money, Knock on wood, sneezing, saying bless youComment