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Our brains take in an astonishing amount of information every second — far more than we can consciously process. So how do we decide what stands out? Why do certain patterns, signs, or coincidences seem to jump into our awareness while others fade into the background?

In this episode, we explore the fascinating intersection of biology, psychology, and probability — and how your brain filters the world using tools like the Reticular Activating System (RAS), frequency illusion, and good old-fashioned pattern-seeking. From spotting a blue object instantly to noticing a car model you suddenly care about, your mind is constantly acting as a mental magnifying glass.

We’ll look at why coincidences feel meaningful, how probability theory explains seemingly rare events, and why Carl Jung believed synchronicity helps us make sense of the world in deeply personal ways.

In this episode, you’ll learn:
What the Reticular Activating System (RAS) actually does
Why your brain is always filtering for “the most Me thing”
How emotion supercharges what you notice
Why you suddenly see something everywhere (hello, frequency illusion)
How probability shapes coincidences (including the Birthday Paradox)
Why meaning-making is where science, math, and psychology meet
How synchronicity turns patterns into personally powerful moments

For more on synchronicity, check out Ep. 170, “Meant to Be”: The Psychology of Synchronicity & Everyday Magic:    • Why Things Feel “Meant to Be”: The Psychol...  

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