Double Binds

Double binds are situations that appear as traps with no way out. They are often referred to as "no-win", "damned if you do, damned if you don't", and "catch-22" situations.

Readings:

  • Bateson, M. C. (2005). The double bind: Pathology and creativity. Cybernetics and Human Knowing, 12(1—2): 11—21. (Password Protected for courses ONLY)


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