Apophenia

ap-uh-FEE-nee-uh (/ˌæp əˈfɛ ni ə, ˌæp əˈfi ni ə/)

the tendency to see meaningful patterns or connections where there are none.

“Before we treat these findings as destiny, it’s worth checking we’re not falling into apophenia with a big dataset.”

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a disastrous event causing great damage or distress.

unsettled, disturbed, or agitated in manner or appearance; disconcerted.

a situation in which no progress is possible; a deadlock or stalemate.

in a manner showing innocent or childlike simplicity; naïvely frank.

aware of or having knowledge of something (British spelling of "cognizant").

rich and profuse in growth; lush.