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And by a different author, but a similar theme: https://unsongbook.com

I came across Unsong here on Hackernews, very shortly after running across a form of online (mainly TikTok) idiocy called Grabovoy codes, which are strings of numbers that supposedly amplify the Law of Attraction, each string thought to be a command or "cheat code" instructing the universe to give the user what they want. They were created by a scam artist and convicted criminal called Grigory Grabovoy... who is also an anti-Semite.

I thought, none of this is a coincidence because nothing is a coincidence.

Coincidences exist. Coincidences are real. Saying that there are no coincidences stops inquiry. Challenging the statement forces us to make sense of its ambiguity and explore our potential involvement. You can choose the random perspective and with a wave of a mental hand, dismiss most coincidences as not worth further attention. Or, you can seek out their possible personal implications and make life into an adventure of discovery both about yourself and the world around you. As you explore, you may uncover the latent abilities hidden within you.

The last sentence in the parent comment was a reference to UNSONG.

"Coincidence" is defined as simultaneously occurring, so coincidences definitely exist. Causal relationships may not be casually inferred, however.

Coincidences exist because human brains are absolutely amazing at finding patterns, wether they actually exist or not.

He's quoting the text I mentioned.

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