The clustering illusion refers to the tendency of individuals to perceive patterns or clusters in random or unrelated data. It arises from the human brain's innate inclination to seek order and meaning in the environment, even when none exists. People often perceive patterns where there are none, leading to erroneous conclusions or beliefs about causality or correlation.
Seeing patterns where none exist? The Clustering
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