Observatoire des droits humains (anglais seulement)

Why magical thinking is so widespread – a look at the psychological roots of common superstitions

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par Dimitris Xygalatas, Associate Professor of Anthropology and Psychological Sciences, University of Connecticut

Growing up in Greece, I spent my summers at my grandparents’ home in a small coastal village in the region of Chalkidiki. It was warm and sunny, and I passed most of my time playing in the streets with my cousins. But occasionally, the summer storms brought torrential rain. You could see them coming from far away, with black clouds looming over the horizon, lit up by lightning.

As I rushed home, I was intrigued to see my grandparents prepare for the thunderstorm. Grandma would cover a large mirror on the living room wall with a dark cloth and throw a blanket over the TV. Meanwhile,…

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