harkintaveto
Harkintaveto is a Finnish term that translates literally to "consideration pull" or "gravity of consideration." It describes the phenomenon where a person's attention or interest is drawn towards something, often unconsciously, because it aligns with their existing thoughts, concerns, or interests. It is not a formal psychological term but rather a colloquial expression used in everyday Finnish to explain why certain topics or ideas seem to stand out or repeatedly surface in one's mind.
The concept suggests that our internal mental state acts as a kind of filter, making us more