Why is it necessary for some to attribute silliness or stupidity to perceived premonitions?
Is not enough to claim that one doesn’t believe in such things? Must a judgment accompany the claim? Would anyone like if others claim that insensitivity to such perceptions are silly or stupid? Really now, billions of people throughout history claim experience of premonitions. Is it logical, or fair, to wave them all away with soundbite insults?
I’m not saying there is anything spiritual involved at all. But myth and folklore often arise out of observation of fundamental truths.
Consider the perceived bad luck someone might have by “walking under a ladder”. I personally don’t believe there are demons ready to plague those who might. But I do see a deeper notion where those who are careless enough to do it are probably more reckless and thoughtless than those who don’t. If so, then probability math may confirm them to be more accident prone, or as some might say, unlucky.
Point being, if you ever catch yourself walking under a ladder, then consider the rest of your life actions may also be reckless and thoughtless. You may have some trouble up ahead if you don’t pay attention when committing such errors. Perception, and premonition of these mishaps have allowed the human race to survive unto this day. I see no reason to toss them aside as meaningless. They may actually be part of our evolutionary strategy for survival.