Navigating Complexity: The Oversimplification Trap

This chapter examines the human tendency to oversimplify complex issues due to cognitive limitations, emphasizing the preference for simple explanations. The discussion draws on psychological concepts such as the fundamental attribution error and single cause bias, illustrating their implications in understanding behavior during crises like the COVID-19 pandemic. Additionally, the chapter provides a fact check on previous discussions, debunking myths and exploring the historical context of simplicity in problem-solving.