Apophenia is the tendency of the human mind to perceive meaningful patterns or connections in random data. This phenomenon can lead individuals to see relationships where none exist, such as interpreting coincidences as significant events. It is often associated with various psychological conditions, including schizophrenia and paranoia. Common examples of apophenia include seeing faces in clouds or interpreting random numbers as having special significance. This cognitive bias highlights how our brains are wired to seek patterns, which can be beneficial for learning but may also lead to misinterpretations of reality.