I read somewhere that luck is not blind, just illiterate. Luck, I mused, is a palliative for those who don't know probability and statistics.
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In "The New Life," Orhan Pamuk explores the concept of luck, suggesting that it isn't purely random but rather stems from a lack of understanding in probability and statistics. This perspective implies that luck serves as a comfort for those unable to grasp the underlying mechanics of chance and outcomes in life.
Pamuk's reflection hints at a deeper philosophical idea: that many people rely on the notion of luck to explain...
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