15 Signs You’re A Complex Thinker

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There are at least 15 signs you’re a complex thinker. You tend to think about things that a lot of people don’t, and for your own reasons.

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You can see patterns that others don’t notice

It’s not tough for a complex thinker to see various patterns and connections that occur in nature and society. These kinds of connections come naturally to you.

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Simple answers don’t satisfy your curiosity

You’ll always ask ‘why’ when others are satisfied with an answer. Even if you don’t, you’re not content with a simple answer and will seek out the answer that satisfies you the most.

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You’re all about deeper meanings

There’s always something beneath the surface as far as you’re concerned. A complex thinker can feel when there’s something beneath the surface of anything, and they want to know what lies at the core of just about everything.

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Gray is where you live when it comes to facts

There are black-and-white facts, but they’re part of a wider spectrum that allows for far more answers than many want to think about. Complex thinkers let their minds slip around the darker and lighter corners so they can comprehend the world around them.

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A linear path is not for you

The thought process of complex thinkers feels scattered and random to a lot of people. But the fact is that you don’t think in a straight line that often. Instead, your thoughts allow you to explore one subject or another from various angles.

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You overthink things a lot

Some people can turn their brains off and stop thinking, or at least turn their attention to something else. Complex thinkers aren’t always great at doing that, since they want to know everything they can about whatever happens to capture their interest.

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You love complexity

Many people don’t care for complex matters and want something simple. You thrive on complexity and are drawn to it. If you find a complex story, set of data, or anything similar, you’re all over it.

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You don’t mind being introspective

Complex thinkers will spend a lot of time inside their heads. You’re not wasting time or daydreaming, you’re figuring out your life and how it fits into the wider world. It’s about making sense of life in a way that fits into your way of thinking.

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You can see both sides of an issue

Many people want to cling to one side or the other while claiming that they can see both sides. Complex thinkers really can see both sides while pulling for neither. It’s a logical viewpoint that allows a person to see contradictory ideas for what they are, not how people feel about them.

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There’s a constant feeling of being misunderstood

It’s lonely when you think at a rate different than so many others. It’s easy to feel that people don’t fully understand the wavelength you’re on. It’s common, but it’s a little lonely.

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Abstract concepts interest you

You like stretching your thoughts beyond the norm. Contemplating ideas that others don’t fully understand is what you’re about, even if they’re not always applicable to your everyday life.

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Analysis paralysis

It’s an odd-sounding problem, right? It’s kind of like brain freeze, sort of. When you dive too deeply into a subject it’s too much and, well, you get stuck. But sooner or later you sort it out.

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Your inner dialogue is full

If anyone could see inside your head they’d likely describe a bustling metropolis surrounded by a superhighway flowing with information. Your internal dialogue doesn’t stop even if you don’t monitor it every second as your mind seeks to understand the world around you in a variety of ways.

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You like being on your own

Solitude is one of your favorite locations and states of mind. Your creativity builds, your mind is the only noise you hear, and it helps to process your thoughts. You aren’t antisocial, you just need a bit of alone time to figure everything out.

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You play devil’s advocate often

Even if you don’t believe in the theories or ideas you decide to champion, you feel the need to explain contrary thinking. There are so many different conclusions and perspectives out there that you feel the need to challenge the status quo. It’s a better way to see the world as a whole, and not narrow your field of vision.