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People do not all think alike
— and that is where understanding begins.
Context Thinking explores how differences in context sensitivity shape the way we think, feel, and act — and their link to psychological vulnerability and diagnosis.
You will find clear explanations, practical examples, a lexicon, and in-depth pages for anyone who wants to better understand context blindness and human vulnerability.
Context and context blindness
The foundations: what context is, how our brain works with it, and why people differ so strongly.
- What is context?
- How our brains use context
- The spectrum of context sensitivity
- The mind-mirror effect
- Examples of low-context thinking
- Examples of high-contextual thinking
Context blindness and mental vulnerability
How context sensitivity translates into vulnerability and DSM diagnoses.
- Context and the DSM
- Autism
- ADHD
- Burnout and depression
- Sensory overload and coping
- Guidance and treatment
Learn more
Lexicon, FAQ, bibliography and expert reactions.
- Lexicon
- Frequently asked questions
- Bibliography and sources
- Expert reactions
- About the project
- YouTube channel (Complex Thinking)
"Low-context thinking is not stupidity — it is a different style. And that distinction makes everything more understandable."
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