Changing My Mind by Julian Barnes review a manifesto for open-mindednessJulian Barnes reflects on the importance of open-mindedness and acknowledges the power of words in shaping thought and truth.
Why It's Hard to Change Your MindJulian Barnes explores the limitations of changing beliefs, emphasizing emotional influences over logical reasoning.
The Observer view on Peter Mandelson's U-turn on Donald Trump: it's easy to mock, but that's diplomacy | Observer editorialChanging one's mind is seen as maturation in personal circumstances, but in politics, it can signal weakness or embarrassment.
In Slovakia, a frenzy of cultural repression is underway, as we turn back to Soviet timesFico's return marks Slovakia's troubling shift towards authoritarianism, mirroring Russia's historical descent under Stalin.