The End of Binary Thinking: A New Way of Seeing the World

How to Change Your Mindset

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“The earth is round and flat at the same time. This is obvious. That it is round appears indisputable; that it is flat is our common experience, also indisputable. The globe does not supersede the map; the map does not distort the globe.” — Jeanette Winterson

Homo sapiens have been on this earth for centuries, and during that time, we have developed countless systems and structures. One of the most notable systems is the binary system which led us to believe in a way that only sometimes reflects reality. 

The binary system sorts things into two mutually exclusive categories, such as right or wrong, true or false, and black or white. This type of thinking has served us well in many situations, but in recent years, it’s become clear that it’s not an accurate way to understand our world. 

There are an infinite number of shades of grey and an endless number of possibilities. By looking further than binary thinking, we can see the world for what it is. 

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