Recent content by Sloane Kettering

2 more things: 1. I have noticed this ability in myself. I've also noticed that as far as I can tell from standing on the ground, the earth appears flat. I've also noticed that my desk appears to be solid, as opposed to being comprised of atoms (and containing more empty space than matter)...

When I read this, 2 things jump out at me. One is confirmation bias, and the idea of selective recall. If you really think you can predict your success by hitting or standing on 17, it's natural for your memorey to overly focus on the times that you were right. It's nothing intentional or...

Skeptical This sounds alot like confirmation bias to me. Have you ever had the feeling that someone you hadn't seen in years was trying to reach you? An then soon after you DIDN'T get a call from them? Yes, you have. Lot's of times, but you have no reason to remember it since it's not unusual.