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monocausotaxophilia
A psychological pathology described as the obsessive need to find single causes for everything, which can lead to defensive knowledge-seeking and avoidance of reality.
1 chapter across 1 book
Green Mars (1994)Kim Stanley Robinson
Chapter 38
This chapter presents an introspective dialogue exploring the nature of scientific inquiry, human motivation, and the limits of understanding the mind. The conversation delves into the complexities of handedness, the challenges of applying scientific methods to psychology, and the enduring mystery of life and consciousness. It emphasizes the importance of curiosity, the acceptance of ambiguity, and the scientist's role in both exploring and creating knowledge and values.