How to Keep an Open Mind

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It can be hard to keep an open mind when you're tied to your beliefs. A new study found that people are more likely to believe misinformation that aligns with their views and reject factual information that contradicts them. But people with higher cognitive reflection and open-minded thinking, they're better at identifying misinformation, regardless of their bias.

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Isaac Asimov once wrote, So the universe is not quite as you thought it was. Well, you'd better rearrange your beliefs then, because you certainly can't rearrange the universe. connection with my previous video on empathy. Try asking someone why they believe something, and try asking why a couple more times, drilling down to get more clarity.

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You might discover more about someone else and the world around you in the process. There's so much to learn.

How to Keep an Open Mind

Scott Monty

Mar 14, 2025

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When you dig in on your beliefs, it can be hard to get out of your own head.

Keeping an open mind comes down to this simple principle: First, seek to understand, then seek to be understood.

The study mentioned: Who Falls for Misinformation and Why? (Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, via Researchgate)
Last week’s Stop Watch video: Why Empathy Matters

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Joe Iannone

Mar 14

Great topic Scott and I would say that with politics many people Hate with a fervor without allowing an openness to discourse and letting ones actions marinate for a time before prejudging. Assume Positive Intent goes along way...most people have good intent and with scars along the way, health or other challenging perceptions of the truth their beliefs may be misaligned, so communicate and show love and see how that goes!

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