fromwww.theguardian.com2 months agoChanging My Mind by Julian Barnes review a manifesto for open-mindednessI believe deeply in words, in their ability to represent thought, define truth, and create beauty. I'm equally aware that words are constantly used for the opposite purposes.London politics
fromThe Atlantic2 months agoWhy It's Hard to Change Your MindBarnes concludes that our beliefs are changed less by argument or evidence than by emotion, reflecting a shift from reason to emotional influence.Mental health