It’s funny how a person’s rationalism can change a little over a decade later. Ironic to say the least. I wonder if he even remembers these statements?
What I find ironic is the double standard our society has. On one hand, people are expected to embrace transformative thinking and be open to newer information. On the other hand, they are often publicly admonished for being “inconsistent” when new information transforms old opinions.
I’m not sure that it’s possible to be completely consistent and to learn at the same time. Learning involves asking different questions, considering all sides of an issue, and adding new folders to (or subtracting old folders from) our intellectual files.
I find “consistent politicians” suspicious. To me, rigid consistency is a huge red flag signaling that an individual might have replaced the process of learning(which demands humility) with the skill of reciting (which requires only certainty).
Humility and certainty both have a place in this world, but if I had to choose, I’d choose “humble” over “certain” any day. Call me crazy; that’s what I think.
(But I might say something completely different in ten years. I hope that won’t cost me your vote when I run for President…)
It’s funny how a person’s rationalism can change a little over a decade later. Ironic to say the least. I wonder if he even remembers these statements?
What I find ironic is the double standard our society has. On one hand, people are expected to embrace transformative thinking and be open to newer information. On the other hand, they are often publicly admonished for being “inconsistent” when new information transforms old opinions.
I’m not sure that it’s possible to be completely consistent and to learn at the same time. Learning involves asking different questions, considering all sides of an issue, and adding new folders to (or subtracting old folders from) our intellectual files.
I find “consistent politicians” suspicious. To me, rigid consistency is a huge red flag signaling that an individual might have replaced the process of learning(which demands humility) with the skill of reciting (which requires only certainty).
Humility and certainty both have a place in this world, but if I had to choose, I’d choose “humble” over “certain” any day. Call me crazy; that’s what I think.
(But I might say something completely different in ten years. I hope that won’t cost me your vote when I run for President…)
I think the problem is that 1994 Dick Cheney was totally right.