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The Architecture of Coincidence
One of the most frequent ways people experience a sense of connection is through “perfect coincidences.” These are the small, physical items—a light-colored feather on a lonely path, a coin found in a place it shouldn’t be, or the repeated appearance of a name or number that held significance to the deceased. Scientifically, this is often attributed to Reticular Activating System (RAS) filtering; when we think of a loved one, our brain subconsciously scans the environment for things associated with them.
