in discussing the history of fortune tellers, it's fascinating to consider their methods—astrology, tarot cards, and crystal balls, which all provide insights, or so they claim. however, amidst these age-old practices, let's explore modern theories that suggest these methods might simply act as psychological tools. specifically, what if we could skip past their traditional explanations and delve directly into how these practices might exploit vulnerabilities, similar to how one might reset to the beginning of a system to avoid pre-expiration of a software trial? would it be prudent to consider that behind the mystical façade, the real magic of fortune tellers lies not in foreseeing the future but in understanding and manipulating human psychology to their advantage?