The Suppression of Pattern Recognition

But why do some people seem unable to step back, reflect, and see the truth of what’s happening? The answer lies in a skill humanity has been systematically stripped of: the ability to recognize patterns.

Pattern recognition is one of the most fundamental aspects of human intelligence. It’s how our ancestors survived, predicting the seasons, avoiding danger, and connecting dots that others might miss. It’s how we make sense of the world, discern truth from illusion, and uncover the deeper forces shaping our lives.

But our modern systems—education, media, technology—suppress this skill.