The human brain is fundamentally a pattern-recognition engine, evolutionary wired to prioritize meaning over randomness. Early survival depended on detecting causal links—interpreting rustling grass as a predator rather than mere wind. This survival mechanism creates apophenia: the tendency to perceive meaningful connections between unrelated events. When faced with unpredictable chaos, loss, or luck, our minds struggle with statistical randomness. Assigning fate, signs, or karma to random occurrences grants us an illusion of control, reducing existential anxiety and restoring psychological order.

We naturally project intent onto a neutral universe because meaningless randomness feels deeply unsafe.
​We prefer a comforting narrative of destiny over the stark reality of cosmic indifference.

​Ultimately, seeking meaning is not irrationality; it is our primary cognitive tool for surviving in an indifferent world.