👉 A fortuitist is someone who relies on chance or fate to determine events, often in situations where traditional methods are not applicable. They may believe that even if they take a certain action at the right time, it might still be considered lucky or unlucky. In everyday language, "fortuitist" means someone who believes in random events and outcomes. This can make them skeptical of scientific explanations for natural phenomena, as they often see chance and randomness as more likely than logical or rational explanations. For