The Science of Happiness · October 23, 2025 · 21m

Why Our Brains Find Meaning in Random Patterns

Dacher Keltner (solo)

What happens when imagination meets perception, and ordinary objects come alive? We explore the science of pareidolia. Summary: Our minds are wired to find meaning, even in randomness— which is why sometimes we can see faces and patterns in everyday objects.

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