I agree with Adirian that not changing our minds is not necessarily a bad thing.
The problem, I guess, like with most things is we can’t be sure which way to go. Gut feelings are often quite correct. But how do we know when we are having a bias which is not good for us and when it’s a gut feeling? Gut feelings inherently aren’t questionable. Biases need to be kept in check.
If we run through the standard biases and logical fallacies like a checklist and what we think doesn’t fall in any of them, we can go with our gut instinct. Else, give whatever we have in mind a second thought. What we do may not be foolproof but it at least takes us in a direction which would makes changing our minds, when required, a less painful process.
I agree with Adirian that not changing our minds is not necessarily a bad thing.
The problem, I guess, like with most things is we can’t be sure which way to go. Gut feelings are often quite correct. But how do we know when we are having a bias which is not good for us and when it’s a gut feeling? Gut feelings inherently aren’t questionable. Biases need to be kept in check.
If we run through the standard biases and logical fallacies like a checklist and what we think doesn’t fall in any of them, we can go with our gut instinct. Else, give whatever we have in mind a second thought. What we do may not be foolproof but it at least takes us in a direction which would makes changing our minds, when required, a less painful process.