I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: Binary thinking is the enemy of critical thinking. For some reason, we’ve largely limited ourselves to just two options on so many crucial, complex issues. Once you pick a side or a lens, you no longer have to think, because all the thinking has been done for you. No matter the issue, you’ll just go with whatever the people on your side are saying. You don’t have to challenge your beliefs or feel uncomfortable. Unfortunately, that stunts personal growth, as well as personal relationships that could have been fulfilling.
