Overintellectualizing
Overintellectualizing refers to the tendency to interpret or explain events, feelings, or decisions primarily through abstract theories, models, or intellectual frameworks, often at the expense of practical, experiential, or emotional aspects. It can occur in everyday conversation, writing, or professional analysis. The term is usually pejorative and implies a preference for theory over lived experience.
Causes include a cognitive style that favors abstraction, a need for coherence, avoidance of ambiguity, a desire
Effects can include decision paralysis, strained relationships, reduced enjoyment, and undervaluing practical knowledge. Critics argue the