Are 'Hot Streaks' Just a Figment of Our Minds?Why we perceive patterns in totally random events.

From the show

The Logic Glitch

Our brains are wired to find patterns, but this instinct can mislead us. We often perceive 'hot streaks' in sports, gambling, and even daily life, believing that a string of successes increases the chance of another. However, studies show this feeling is just a cognitive illusion. This phenomenon, known as the 'Hot Hand Fallacy,' reveals a fundamental misunderstanding of probability. Understanding this bias helps us see that most 'streaks' are simply statistical noise, not a sign of what's to come.