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Here’s a summary in bullet quotes style for Black and White Thinking: The Burden of a Binary Brain in a Complex World by Dr. Kevin Dutton (yes — same author as The Wisdom of Psychopaths):
⚫⚪ Black and White Thinking – Bullet Quote Summary
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"The human brain is hardwired for simplicity — but the world is anything but simple."
→ Our brain seeks clarity through binary categories, even when nuance is needed. -
"Black-and-white thinking is a survival tool, not a truth-seeking tool."
→ Useful in danger or quick decisions, but problematic in modern complexity. -
"Labels are shortcuts — and shortcuts can lead us off the cliff."
→ We label people and ideas to make them manageable, often ignoring depth. -
"Certainty feels good. Complexity feels like work."
→ Explains why people gravitate toward absolutism — politically, socially, and morally. -
"The same brain that built quantum physics also believes conspiracy theories."
→ We’re capable of immense nuance, yet fall back into binary traps under stress. -
"Mental health thrives in the grey zones."
→ Black-and-white thinking is linked to anxiety, depression, and rigid belief systems. -
"There is power in paradox — embrace the 'and', not just the 'either/or'."
→ Wisdom lies in holding opposing ideas without collapsing into one extreme. -
"Understanding complexity is not about being indecisive — it's about being honest."
→ Encourages more flexible, adaptive thinking in a polarized world.
Let me know if you’d like a visual summary or a deep-dive on how to apply this in daily life or leadership!
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