Magical Thinking Is Universal

No one is immune to its charms:

Still skeptical that you’re a believer? OK, see if you recognize these behaviors. You yell at your laptop. You value a family heirloom or piece of celebrity memorabilia more than you would an identical duplicate. You care about your legacy after you die. Even though your computer isn’t conscious, objects can’t carry nonphysical essences, and you won’t be around after your death to care about your legacy. It’s all magical thinking. Which is not to say it’s always harmful or even foolish. It’s just part of being human.