Being open-minded means actively searching for reasons we might be wrong—not for reasons we must be right—and revising our views based on what we learn. Psychologist Adam Grant

I feel humans have three options in the search for the truth, open to all of us:
1.       Listen only to those we agree with in order to confirm our own beliefs

……makes us feel good but if we are wrong, truth has no chance.

2.       Listen to those we do not agree with in order to re-enforce our contrary beliefs

……..makes us angry, re-enforces our beliefs, truth be damned.

3.       Listen to both sides with an open mind to determine the truth as best we can

………still may not find the truth but the truth at least has a chance.

Open mind to me is key (quote above)………that means controlling our beliefs, not abandoning them, and respecting opposing sides, understanding what’s different, as long as we are not dealing with evil.  Satan is the only one we should not respect.  Liberals, progressives, traditionalists, conservatives, democrats, republicans, independents, etc. etc. etc. all have something to say and we can learn, grow and maybe even change when truth shows its face. One truth is people believe what they want to believe. The stronger that feeling, less chance minds will be changed and that truth will prevail. My opinion: any medium, any show, any publication that refused to air dissenting opinion should not be watched, that is if you want the truth.

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