The contradiction in 'The Debt We Owe to the Adolescent Brain' relates to the author's purpose of highlighting cognitive biases and promoting critical thinking.
In the book 'The Debt We Owe to the Adolescent Brain,' the contradiction relates to the author's purpose in highlighting the distorted perceptions and cognitive biases that can be present in our thinking.
The author uses the concept of cognitive illusions and cognitive biases to emphasize the need for effortful, reflective thinking to overcome these distortions.
By addressing the contradiction between societal expectations of success through education and the potential biases in our thinking, the author aims to challenge conventional beliefs and encourage critical thinking.