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

  • Written by: Dimitris Xygalatas, Associate Professor of Anthropology and Psychological Sciences, University of Connecticut
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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...

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