Q: How should I be open to new ideas, but simultaneously have strong convictions?

Background:

  • I think having strongly held convictions is important
  • But it’s also important to be able to integrate new perspectives into the way I think about life. Because there are lots of ways in which I could be wrong.
    • So this generally feels like good hygiene if I truly seek the truth.
  • Also this is a way of respecting other people, which is helpful in having good social connections.

I think the short answer to this is something like

  • Try to see things from the other person’s perspective. #todo