Update April 3, 2025 This blog, Drang naar Samenhang will feature posts in Dutch from now on—but no worries, English speakers, I’ve got you covered too. I have launched Substack newsletter called Craving Coherence : https://rolfzwaan.substack.com . You don’t need to subscribe to read the posts—just hit “No thanks” if prompted. Of course, I’d really appreciate it if you do sign up. It’s completely free! So what is the newsletter about? Why do we search for patterns, craft narratives, and cling to meaning? Craving Coherence explores the psychology of understanding—the mental shortcuts, biases, and frameworks that shape how we interpret reality. From cognitive science to philosophy, this newsletter examines how our minds construct coherence in an often chaotic world—and what happens when they fail. I hope to see you there! Back to the original post: About a month ago, I had a difficult conversation with my daughter. Her year in college had not g...
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