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What does it mean?
It is a troubling obsession to immediately ask for causes when events occur.
In plain terms
People often compulsively demand reasons for things that happen.
What can you take from it?
Beware the urge to always explain every event.

Where it applies

  • news consumption
  • tragedy
  • daily life

Putting it to work

  • accept uncertainty
  • observe before analyzing

Questions to consider

  • Why do you need to know the cause?
  • Can you let events just be?

Another view

Seeking causes is often necessary for safety and learning.

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