We’re Not Great At Moving From Binary Definitions To “Third” Paths
This is a confusing title for some, so let me break down the basic concept first. Let’s think of three things:
- Men
- Women
- Neighborhoods/places to hang out
In each of those categories, there are typically two main definitions or concepts that get all the attention, just like in politics, I.e. “left” and “right.” But, also just like in politics, we need more definitions than that, and more ways to consider the bigger thing.
Let’s expand on this.
Places + Neighborhoods
You may be familiar with this concept of “third place.”
The binary on “places” is:
- Home
- Work
Let’s ignore that about 600,000 people in America are homeless, just for a second.