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Reducing unjustified dismissiveness towards ideas takes time - how can I shorten it?
I have recently noticed that if I put distance (time) between myself and criticism, or ideas I have good reasons to believe I will disagree with on principle (e.g. someone I consider obnoxious has written them), then putting distance makes me much more receptive to them.
Has anyone figured out to do this more quickly?
I notice often that I feel e.g.: