One may think of oneself as an authority on whatever knowledge has been attained over the years (and assume that our brains are perfect), but one must not fall in the Dunning-Kruger Effect where one’s own knowledge is considered superior and versatile, making them blind towards their own ignoranc...

We normally question others when they do not fall in line with our belief patterns.

Part of being open-minded is to be able to question yourself whenever new information is encountered. This can be about our existing knowledge, or about the trustworthiness of the source. W...

Being open-minded is a quality that makes us receptive to a diverse range of ideas, arguments and perspectives that may not align with our own.

If we are not open-minded, we may not be able to think critically or rationally in any given situation, making us unable to see a...

• The openness of the mind is one of five dimensions of one’s personality, and also includes a willingness to consider new experiences and ideas.
• Being an ‘expert’ in a particular domain has been linked to being closed-minded
• Being comfortable with the feeling of confusion, ...

They are the individuals that only entertain their existing viewpoints, not being receptive to new ideas and previously unknown beliefs.

Having strong beliefs is not an indicator of a closed mind. One can have strong convictions and yet be empathetic towar...

When a new piece of information that we learn from ourselves conflicts with our existing beliefs, and we are unable to deny the authenticity of the new idea, we experience Cognitive Dissonance.

If we are able to revise and update our outdated or incorrect belief p...

According to psychologist JeanPiaget, being open-minded requires a specific mental process. Our existing body of knowledge is called a ‘schema’, and new information can be sorted and fitted in our various ‘schemas’ by a sort of filing process which is called assimilation.

Being open-minded is:

1. Being tolerant and without any prejudice.
2. Being able to consider other’s perspectives and get involved in new experiences.
3. Seeking information that challenges one’s beliefs, with a sense of curiosity.
4. Being able to agree to disagree an...

1. Curiosity about other’s point of view.
2. Being able to have their own beliefs challenged.
3. Not getting angry when they are proven to be wrong.
4. Empathy for others.
5. Being able to be in other people’s shoes.
6. Being humble about one’s knowledge and skill...