Black-and-White Thinking

Buchzusammenfassung

Kevin Dutton is a British psychologist and writer known for his work in the field of psychology, particularly in areas related to personality, intelligence, and psychopathy.

In the distant past, categorizing helped humanity survive when there were dichotomies such as fight versus flight, us versus them, and right versus wrong aided our collective survival. Our brains, however, could not keep up with the rapid change in culture and language over such a short period. Due to this, we are left with black and white thinking in a world that is often gray. By noticing these black-and-white framings, we can improve our ability to observe and make a sense of our experiences. Identify the Sorites paradox in an argument. Bangladeshi-British footballer Hamza Choudhury has suffered racial abuse more than his share. It was revealed Choudhury himself had tweeted a racial joke in his teenage years. As a result, he was fined several thousand pounds and required to take an educational course. Well, do you think this punishment is appropriate? When is someone old enough to be held accountable? Six years old? Fifteen? Or eighteen? You should always consider the Sorites paradox on both sides when trying to make a point. You will be able to think clearly and make logical decisions after taking part in the cognitive workout.

“Psychopathy is like sunlight. Overexposure can hasten one’s demise in grotesque, carcinogenic fashion. But regulated exposure at controlled and optimal levels can have a significant positive impact on well-being and quality of life.”

“The problem with a lot of people is that what they think is a virtue is actually a vice in disguise. It's much easier to convince yourself that you're reasonable and civilised, than soft and weak, isn't it?”

“Conscience is what hurts when everything else feels good.”

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