CCOH Archives – Audette-Art https://derekaudette.com/tag/ccoh/ Artwork by Derek R. Audette Tue, 25 Aug 2026 22:46:04 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://i0.wp.com/derekaudette.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/cropped-n0byop9d.gif?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 CCOH Archives – Audette-Art https://derekaudette.com/tag/ccoh/ 32 32 The Real Divide Isn’t Left vs Right — It’s Complexity vs Simplicity https://derekaudette.com/political-divide-cognitive-complexity-simplicity/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=political-divide-cognitive-complexity-simplicity https://derekaudette.com/political-divide-cognitive-complexity-simplicity/#respond Wed, 09 Sep 2026 12:05:00 +0000 https://derekaudette.com/?p=9703 A split human brain image showing one side made of rich soil and green plants, and the other side made of cracked, grey concrete.

The most consequential divide in modern political life isn't ideological—it's cognitive. Exploring the Cognitive Complexity Openness Hypothesis (CCOH), this analysis examines how early childhood environments shape adult reasoning, tolerance for ambiguity, and susceptibility to binary narratives. Discover why our attention economy rewards simplicity over nuance and how individuals can break free from monocropped thinking to rebuild cognitive topsoil.

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