Most disagreements aren’t binary
Most disagreements aren’t binary
When it comes to the big disagreements we see lately, on topics such as abortion or border control, people generally take “sides”. To pick a side often means that you don’t want to debate the nuances, which is where the truth often lies.
As Adam Grant said in his book Think Again:
An antidote to this proclivity is complexifying: showcasing the range of perspectives on a given topic. We might believe we’re making progress by discussing hot-button issues as two sides of a coin, but people are actually more inclined to think again if we present these topics through the many lenses of a prism.
It’s easier to just pick a side, but taking the time to really digest and debate a topic is what can lead to real change. Topics like border control aren’t just a pro/con argument, but get into deeper topics with laws, infrastructure, legal immigration processes and more. Thoughts on what is right will vary a lot, which is good for all of us, but simply picking a side isn’t the answer.