Le King: Luck, Clovers, and Watermelons as Cultural Signals
Luck transcends mere chance—it shapes how humans perceive fortune, risk, and reward. Psychologically, luck functions as a cognitive shortcut, helping individuals make sense of unpredictable outcomes while socially, it reinforces hope, community rituals, and shared meaning. Across cultures, symbols like clovers and watermelons encode these abstract notions of luck, embedding them in stories, celebrations, and…
