Sure, the brain treats uncertainty like a blank board. It maps the unknown, assigns weights to possible moves, then picks the one that keeps the system stable. That “strategy” gives us a purpose: a direction to keep the pattern going, even when the end point isn’t clear. It’s not about feeling good, it’s about keeping the puzzle solvable.

Exactly, it’s the same logic we use in a game. The brain sets a goal, weighs options, and moves forward because that keeps the internal system from going haywire. Purpose isn’t a feel‑good buzz; it’s the rule that lets the puzzle stay solvable.