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Even Scientists Unwittingly See Purpose in Nature
Even Scientists Unwittingly See Purpose in Nature
As Hurricane Sandy batters the East Coast, some might be looking for a purpose or greater meaning behind Mother Nature’s wrath. But perhaps no platitude irks scientists more than “Everything happens for a reason.”
A new study, however, suggests this might be our default way of thinking. The research shows that humans may have a bias for purpose-based reasoning that even scientists can’t escape.
