What is One-Dimensional Thinking?
One-dimensional thinking (1DT) is a description of the process which leads to an erroneous conclusion that is based upon the False Dilemma fallacy. That is, the idea that most questions have a yes/no, white/black, positive/negative answer. 1DTs (One-Dimensional Thinkers) tend to look at the world in terms of extremes, and ignore any middle ground that doesn’t correlate with their own foregone conclusion or personal agenda. Everything must fit neatly into their good/evil paradigm. And of course, the 1DT always considers his side to be the “good” side and those who disagree, the “bad”, or “evil” side.
