• Magical Thinking

  • Jun 24 2024
  • Length: 12 mins
  • Podcast

  • Summary

  • Do you knock on wood for good luck? Throw a pinch of salt over your shoulder? Maybe you’re someone who avoids opening an umbrella indoors just in case?


    Superstitions sit on a spectrum from common habits and rituals to symptoms of mental illness. In the world of psychology we call these beliefs magical thinking.

    The nature, pros and cons of magical thinking is the topic of this week’s podcast.


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