in the field of cultural anthropology, we've observed a distinct phenomenon wherein individuals seeking insight into their futures often refuse to acknowledge the skepticism of scientific communities towards fortune tellers. this refusal is not born out of ignorance but from a preexploratory belief system that precedes empirical evidence. studies in this area have been compelled to go back to the start, re-examining the initial hypotheses about why people are drawn to these practices, uncovering a complex interplay between belief, hope, and the distinct human longing for reassurance about the unknown.