How should I interpret the expression "exclusive thinking"?
The expression "exclusive thinking" is one I've seen in criticism against some views or opinions that are called "exclusive thinking".
Is "exclusive thinking" like a "cognitive bias" or a bias, does it depend or context, has a certain connotation depending on the speaker as it seems it is refered to both as negative and positive depending on context.
This expression has also been translated literally to my native locale (.se "exklusivt tänkande") where it is basically solely used to criticise views and opinons that are referred to as "exclusive thinking".
Does it mean to take something out and focus only on that thing and everything else is irrelevant? If so, then isn't it the same as a "selection bias"?
Update
The closest wording I can remember (inexact) that preserves the larger meaning of what was said is close to
Religious fundamentalism is exclusive thinking and exclusive thinking should be avoided.
Best Answer
Based on your example, I think you can interpret it from the literal meaning of the words.
There is also the definition in logic, where two alternatives cannot be both true.
Your example seems to state that religious fundamentalist thinking does not allow for ideas, opinions, or thought that is inconsistent with its own principles.