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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strong preferences or inclinations for something.

a whispering or rustling sound.

emitting light as a result of being heated; passionate or brilliant.

intended to instruct or teach, sometimes excessively.

behaving as though one is superior to others; haughty.

complaining in a petulant or whining manner.