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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subject to debate, dispute, or uncertainty.

a grammatical mistake or a breach of etiquette.

exceedingly idealistic; unrealistic and impractical.

showing a willingness to take bold risks; daring.

using very few words.

looking or sounding sad and dismal.