It is said that the fingerprint fold pattern on the human hand is ever-changing and indistinguishable, which is a biological miracle. But at some point, the older generation observed the mystery behind it - they discovered that the spiral dots in the fingerprint were called "buckets", and the crisscrossing lines were called "dustpans", and they gave them their own symbolic meanings to symbolize fate: those who have more buckets have a bright future, and those who have more dustpans have a bad fate.
In fact, at first, it was just a situation where the fingerprints of some princes and nobles showed more fighting patterns, and the casual associations of the common people associated them with power and wealth.
This deep-rooted cognitive superstition has spread far and wide, and has become a "weapon of coercion" that predicts fate for thousands of years, which is ironic.
In the face of the unknown, the spirit of rational exploration tells us that we are neither gullible nor rejected, but use scientific tools to verify it.
Through comparative experiments on multiple samples, geneticists finally discovered the mechanism of fingerprint formation: it turns out that in the early stage of fetal development, the subcutaneous tissue grows extremely fast, while the epidermis grows relatively slowly, and the squeezing effect of the difference in growth rate between the two causes wrinkles on the skin surface.
These folds are uneven, and the finger part eventually forms a unique fingerprint pattern.
Scientists are excited by this discovery because it reveals the biological origin of fingerprint patterns, and also shows that the formation of fingerprint patterns is not pre-encoded in genes, but the result of mechanical stress during development.
This breaks the traditional notion that "genes determine destiny" and gives us a new perspective on research.
However, the path of scientific development is full of unknowns.
Although scientists have discovered the mechanism of fingerprint formation, this is not enough to explain the relationship between fingerprints and fate. It is difficult to find evidence to support such predictions.
First of all, each person's fingerprint has a unique pattern, and the difference is amazingly subtle. But this is by no means a sign of fate, but simply the result of random evolution by nature.
Second, the ancients may have assumed that it was related to power and wealth based on the fingerprints of individual court dignitaries, but this kind of generalization is untenable.
Moreover, modern society emphasizes scientific and rational thinking, and such baseless speculations and predictions should no longer be believed.
So, as interesting as the mechanism by which fingerprints are formed, the connection to fate remains a mystery. The essence is the constant exploration of the unknown, and we need to maintain a spirit of rationality and skepticism.
Until there is conclusive evidence, the notion that fingerprints predict fate can only be a superstition.
After all, our destiny must rely on our own thinking and struggle. This is the most important lesson that the scientific method can give us.
The development of science is often unexpected. Recently, a big data study led scientists to a new discovery: it turns out that there is indeed some statistical correlation between the shape of fingerprints and human development.
For example, babies with more bucket patterns tend to have better skeletal development in their fingers and limbs, suggesting that the formation of fingerprint patterns is intrinsically linked to genes related to bone growth.
This association is usually too weak to be clearly observed at the individual level, but it is significant when tested in a sufficiently large population.
Such a finding is impressive. It not only confirms the existence of a potential association between fingerprints and development, but also provides a new idea for the application of fingerprints in disease screening and other fields.
We firmly believe that under the light of science, those unscientific superstitions will eventually disappear. And the development of science will continue to surprise us.
Both history and reality show that superstition has never helped a person. On the contrary, only by believing in reason and science, and persisting in exploring the unknown, can we truly take control of our own destiny.
Whether fingerprints can determine fate is still inconclusive. But scientific research tells us at least two important messages: first, we must maintain an attitude of skepticism and verification, and do not believe in unverifiable prophecies; Second, people's destiny is still in their own hands after all.
We will continue to study the mystery behind fingerprints, but the purpose of research is to satisfy curiosity, not to make judgments about fate. Because neither genes nor the environment can completely determine a person's success or failure.
So, don't sit back and try to find the answer to life from fingerprints or any omen. What we have to do is to move forward step by step in accordance with the scientific and rational method, and realize the value of life by pursuing our dreams.
This is the only true meaning of mastering destiny.