We are deep in agree-to-disagree territory, David =).

It's not a critical point of disagreement. Just a different way of looking at the same thing I guess.

Case in point: I used to think Donald Trump was a legitimate businessman. I don't anymore. New information changed my mind.

I used to think Bill Cosby was a standup guy. I don't anymore. New information changed my mind.

Hell, I used to think better of my country. But recent elections and whatnot revealed some things that changed my mind. It's not a case of, "Okay. Today, I'm gonna believe Cosby is a pure soul. Tomorrow, I'm gonna believe he's the devil. And next week I'll be back to believing he's the salt of the earth."

It's not about 'agency' so much, practically speaking. If I place my hand on a hot stove, sure, I can choose to keep it there and cause myself severe damage. But that wouldn't be logical or sane.