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"La preuve d'une intelligence de premier ordre est la capacité de maintenir deux idées opposées en tête en même temps tout en conservant la capacité de fonctionner."

F. Scott Fitzgerald

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Being really smart means you can think about two ideas that completely disagree with each other and still keep your cool and make decisions. For example, imagine a doctor who knows that a treatment can both help a patient but also cause serious side effects. The doctor has to consider both the good and the bad at the same time and still figure out the best way to help the patient. This skill is useful in everyday life too. For instance, if you want to move to a new city, you might feel excited about new opportunities but also scared about leaving friends and family behind. Being able to think about both feelings without getting overwhelmed helps you make a better choice. This kind of thinking makes you more adaptable and better at solving complex problems.

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Cognitive dissonance Contradiction Critical thinking Intelligence Mental flexibility
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