Black-and-White Thinking

"Black-and-White Thinking" explores how our evolutionary brains, originally designed for survival through binary categorization, often lead us to oversimplify complex realities. Using insights from psychology, neuroscience, and evolutionary biology, Kevin Dutton examines the importance of understanding and refining these mental shortcuts to navigate an interconnected, nuanced world more effectively. The book emphasizes the enduring relevance of core mental categories and offers a scientifically grounded approach to promoting more flexible thinking in an era marked by extremism and polarization.