The Rituals That Ward Off Bad Luck Aren’t Arbitrary
The Powerful Role of Magical Beliefs in Our Everyday Thinking
The MIT Press Readerthereader.mitpress.mit.eduThese historical patterns show us it is entirely human to turn to the supernatural, conspiracy, spiritualism and the occult in our effort to make sense of how new technology and media might change us, both individually and collectively. It is one big cope, to regain a sense of control in a time of uncertainty and difficulty.