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#552 - Dr Kevin Dutton - Understanding The Wisdom Of Psychopaths

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Seek Complexity, Avoid Extremity

A high need for cognitive complexity drives deeper understanding and nuanced thinking, whereas a high need for cognitive closure can lead to simplistic conclusions. Extremists and fundamentalists often exhibit low cognitive complexity, favoring quick, definitive answers over thorough analysis. This suggests that an openness to complexity can mitigate extreme beliefs.

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