Superstitions and science

Superstitions and science

1. what are superstitions?

   • supernatural causuality
   • linkage of 2 events
   • strong belief
   • no basis in reality

2. How superstitions are generated?

   • explain nature and its existance
   • connections to the spirit world
   • mythology
   • passed from older generations
   • harbor superstitious beliefs

3. How superstitions affect one's lifestyle?

   • change traditions/customs
   • more careful of surroundings
   • situational awareness
   • conscious effort

4. Science behind superstitions?

   • brain
     • recognizes patterns
     • add extra info
     • cortical diffusion
       • excited neutal cell
       • passes collar signals
       • passes signals to neighbours in a chain-like reaction
     • connections between random events