Coincidences: The only Magic

Randeep Singh
2 min readDec 21, 2023

In a world where science has unraveled many mysteries, there’s one thing that still seems to defy explanation: coincidences. These are the strange, unexpected moments when unrelated events come together in a way that feels too perfect to be mere chance. They’re like a magic trick that no one can explain, and that’s what makes them so fascinating.

In the past, many things seemed like magic. People didn’t understand why the sun rose and set, or how illness spread from person to person. But as we learned more about the world, these mysteries were solved. The sun’s movement is due to the Earth’s rotation. Illnesses are caused by germs. What was once magic became science.

But coincidences haven’t made that transition yet. We still don’t know why they happen. Some people think it’s all just random. Others believe there must be some hidden connection between the events. But no one has been able to prove one way or the other.

Quantum physics, a branch of science that deals with the smallest particles in the universe, might offer some clues. It suggests that at a very basic level, everything in the universe is connected. Could this be the key to understanding coincidences? It’s possible, but we don’t know yet.

In the meantime, coincidences remain a source of wonder and speculation. They’re a reminder that despite all our knowledge and technology, there are still things we don’t understand. And in a way, that’s a good thing. It keeps us curious, keeps us searching, and keeps us engaged with the world.

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