Is changing ones mind hypocritical?

[Anonymous]

I was having a conversation with this leftist friend of mine, I'm what you call a classical liberal. We were having a conversation about something, subject irrelevant, but I came across some new information, and changed my stance on it. I have always maintained that I will change my mind if I come across data what is compelling enough to change it. Here is the comical thing, I changed my opinion more in my leftist friends direction. And he tells me I'm a hypocrite because I changed my mind.

How in the hell is changing my mind hypocritical?

[Lliam]

If you aren't capable of revising or changing your opinions based on new information, you are intellectually dead.

That's why I have opinions, not beliefs. Beliefs are locked in regardless of evidence.
People whose beliefs are challenged experience cognitive dissonance and freak out.

I am constantly seeking to learn more and to challenge what I thought I knew. And, as it turns out, much of what I thought I knew or had been taught was wrong, or at least very lacking.

Do historians or scientists ever stop seeking new information? Do philosophers ever stop thinking?

[NaultD]

As a leftist there is a lot of purity testing to our own detriment. The one that personally goads me is basically "I'd never thought the leapords would eat my face."

Basically meaning I'd never cared or even endorse political violence to others till it personally affected me.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_They_Came

[Asker]

I figured as much. I am mostly middle of the road, with some right wing views and some left wing views, and i have always felt it was okay to change ones mind based on presented facts..

[NaultD]

https://youtu.be/SWlUKJIMge4?si=7Hu9i8pOxSCl-i_9

What's the next of this cave analogy?

[NaultD]

Why more relevant today with AI SLOP growing and basically holding up our entire economic growth over these shadows on the wall.

It's getting spooky. Hypothetical isn't the right thing to say but more like day late dollar short. Please for the love of god the ice burg is right in front of us ALL HANDS ON DECK HELP steer away from doom.

[AyChingao]

Quite the reverse. Refusing to change your thoughts on something even in the face of overwhelming new evidence is the mark of extreme stubbornness at the very least. New evidence and fresh points of view should always be weighed (within reason of course). Good on you for being open to such things.

[Spencer10]

Changing your mind... and realizing it... is not being a hypocrite. Its actually a sign you may be doing some critical thinking. Golf clap.

[Asker]

I share your opinion

[BCRanger10]

No, it means your thinking can change and adapt as new information or additional context is presented, or you thinking about new or different aspects.