Leading up to the election, many people may have thought they would jinx their preferred candidate if they stated that they believed he or she would win. This belief that one's thoughts or hopes can ...

Over the years, I’ve observed that there are two main modes of thinking in the business world: artful thinking and magical thinking. The two are opposites. I believe that artful thinking is key to ...

For some people struggling to lose weight, researchers say it may help to engage in a little “magical thinking” as a way to cope with the stress of dieting and being overweight. Magical thinking is ...

Whether we’re aware of it or not, we humans hate randomness. It feels destabilizing, and frequently disheartening, too. After all, it’s comforting to believe we can control our fate—that at least ...

There are many definitions of Magical Thinking. One is the belief that a person’s hopes and desires can have an impact on current circumstances. Example: the firing of the Bureau of Labor Statistics ...

Superstition is a natural and common phenomenon. Consider the athlete that doesn’t change underwear on a winning streak; the gambler who blows on a set of dice at the craps table; the sports fan who ...

To the editor — Election results and reaction show Yakima’s seemingly endless capacity for magical thinking. Laughable letters from progressives express delight with national election trends while ...