Stuart SutherlandThe willingness to change one’s mind in the light of new evidence is a sign of rationality not weakness.
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The willingness to change one’s mind in the light of new evidence is a sign of rationality not weakness. Rationality, as defined by Wikipedia , is: The ability to reason and think clearly, making good judgments and decisions under uncertainty, and solving problems. It is the quality of being reasonable or rational.
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