In this episode, we explore why so many people want the world to be black and white — and why reality rarely works that way.

Human brains aren't wired the same. Some people think in systems and structure, others in patterns and emotion, and others in intuition and abstraction. Yet we often expect everyone to process information, beliefs, and experiences in the exact same way.

We talk about black-and-white thinking, cognitive styles, emotional processing, and how psychological differences shape the way people see truth, conflict, and meaning. Why do some minds crave certainty while others live comfortably in the gray? And what happens when we mistake our own mental framework for "the correct one"?

This conversation isn't about right or wrong — it's about understanding how differently human minds operate, and why nuance might be one of the most important skills we're losing.

[00:00] Intro / No Plan, No Topic [03:45] Why This Feels Different [08:20] Joking About Therapy & Feelings [13:55] Expectations and Performance [19:40] Why We Usually Avoid Episodes Like This [25:10] Letting Conversations Be Messy [30:35] Talking Without a Destination [36:20] Identity, Roles & Self-Awareness [42:05] Pressure to Sound Profound [47:50] Humor as a Defense Mechanism [53:15] Authenticity vs Structure [58:40] Sitting With Unfinished Thoughts [01:04:10] Final Reflections / Letting It Be What It Is

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