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Integrative Complexity - Multi-dimensional thinking

39 minutes Posted Dec 21, 2018 at 3:11 pm.

Introduction to the concept Integrative Complexity

Integrative means integrating pieces from different perspectives

In what fields are IC used?

How fixed are personality traits?

About social psychology

The effects of psychedelic drugs on the human brain

The current biochemical state of any person is hugely influential on their behavior

The implications of IC in human interactions

The importance of being able to synthesize perspectives into a new one

Is more IC always a good thing?

The marginal cost of increased synthesizing

Path-dependence in decision-making

The mechanics of politics act as an obstacle to IC

Politicians invest in their opinions, confirmation bias and sunk-cost effects make these opinions difficult to revise

We as voters have a responsibility to not favor politicians who are too one-dimensional

Book tip: How to Cure a Fanatic by Amos Oz

Thanks and…Merry Christmas!

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Have you thought about why some people tend to think they have all the answers and not need to discuss matters to reach conclusions, whereas others are very reasonable and take all sides into consideration before deciding what they think? It’s a matter of Integrative Complexity, a concept we explain and discuss at length in this episode.

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