Changing Our Minds: Why we should admit when we're wrong
TED Radio Hour
Rethinking vs. Flip-flopping
Humans often fail to recognize dangers in slow-boiling situations because they are reluctant to rethink the situation. While we are quick to refresh aspects of our lives like wardrobes and kitchens, we struggle to rethink our goals, identities, and habits. This reluctance in rethinking poses a significant challenge in a rapidly changing world. It's crucial to differentiate between flip-flopping, which is changing opinions for convenience, and rethinking, which involves reconsidering one's beliefs thoughtfully.
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