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Luckpilled Chapter Two: Psychology of Luck

Embrace The Void

CHAPTER

The Psychology of Luck and Responsibility

This chapter explores psychological theories surrounding how individuals attribute luck and responsibility, particularly in the context of social dominance and system justification. It discusses legitimizing myths and their role in maintaining societal inequalities, revealing how both dominant and marginalized groups rationalize their positions within the social hierarchy. Additionally, it addresses the psychological mechanisms behind victim blaming and the internalization of systemic injustices, focusing on the implications for individuals in lower social classes.

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