[solotronics]

I read once that it is the mark of someone wise to be able to seriously entertain an idea you disagree with and either change your preconception or discard this new idea purely based on its merits. I try and work on being more objective in my ideas and the internet is a big part of this to me. I enjoy reading news sources that I don't agree with politically to get a better idea of what is happening from different perspectives.

Something that worries me is how vocal some people are now about silencing people they disagree with on the internet. De-platforming and such. This seems very regressive to me. I think this is not the right way, if you can't have a civilized debate with someone maybe more research is needed for a fully formed opinion.

[magpi3]

In the book "Principles" by Ray Dalio, he argues that when someone criticizes you or opposes your opinion, you should at least briefly consider the possibility that they are completely right and you are completely wrong.

Well, I may be misquoting him, but I remember getting the idea from the book, and I now find it hugely helpful to challenge myself like this when I find my opinion is in conflict with another person's. Working from "Am I wrong?" breaks down a of the ego barriers that are erected when you instead begin by defending a position you already hold.