¿Por qué vemos cosas que no existen? Pareidolia

The video explores the concept of pareidolia, an ability to perceive familiar patterns, especially faces, in random stimuli. It discusses the evolutionary benefits of this trait, such as survival and social bonding. The video also highlights cultural differences in interpreting these patterns and introduces apophenia, a broader tendency to find patterns in randomness. It emphasizes the importance of skepticism to prevent these perceptions from dominating our thinking.

Discuss the difference between harmless pareidolia and harmful apophenia.

What role does skepticism play in our understanding of pareidolia and apophenia?