When the facts change, I change my mind. What do you do, sir?
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Flexibility in thinking is essential when new evidence emerges.
- In plain terms
- Update your beliefs when new information becomes available.
- What can you take from it?
- Stay open to changing your views based on facts.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When did you last change your mind?
- What evidence would shift your current view?
Another view
It can be hard to admit when you were wrong.
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