Julian Barnes opens Changing My Mind, his brisk new book about our unruly intellects, with a quote famously attributed to the economist John Maynard Keynes: “When the facts change, I change my mind.” ...

I love shrimp. I’ll eat it grilled, sautéed, tossed in pasta, or dipped in cocktail sauce. But here’s the catch—my parents have no idea. Why? Because when I was a kid, I wouldn’t touch shrimp with a ...

Research shows that cognitive flexibility—the changing of one’s mind—is vital in a number of areas: decision making, learning, adapting to changing circumstances, creative expression. It tends to be ...

Michael McQueen is an award-winning speaker, business strategist, and trend forecaster. He has helped some of the world’s best-known brands maintain relevance and has authored five best-selling books.

As business leaders, we need reminders to focus on our mindset, not just the P&L. Here are three habits that I practice to create a more successful mindset. Cultivating a positive and resilient ...

Black (they/them) is a doctoral candidate in history at the University of Chicago. Since 2016, they have spoken to many audiences at universities, foundations, institutions, museums, synagogues, and ...

For all of the commentary West Virginia Bd. of Ed. v. Barnette has received over the years, perhaps one of the more stunning aspects of that case was two Supreme Court Justices changing their minds.

Why is changing one’s mind so hard? We all have deeply held beliefs, some of which remain so unshakeable that even when faced with contradictory evidence, we will still discount undisputed facts.