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The Truth Is Out There: With Guests Tania Lombrozo & Toby Ball

Choiceology with Katy Milkman

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Folklore Fills the Void of Mystery

Folklore emerges when mysterious events lack a universally accepted explanation, serving to provide narratives that fill the gaps of understanding. The fascination with unexplained incidents, like the Rendlesham Forest incident, exemplifies how legends are born. Human cognition is inherently geared toward pattern recognition, often preferring simpler explanations for complex phenomena. This inclination aligns with Occam's razor, which posits that the simplest explanation is usually correct, though it acknowledges that reality can sometimes defy simplicity.

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