A simple question and some not-so-simple answers
From
Edge:
The Edge Annual Question � 2008
When thinking changes your mind, that's philosophy.
When God changes your mind, that's faith.
When facts change your mind, that's science.
WHAT HAVE YOU CHANGED YOUR MIND ABOUT? WHY?
About 163 people have responded including
Brian Eno with a political awakening,
George and
Freeman Dyson, as well as over a hundred other thinkers.
Good question. Five years ago, post 9-11, it was my awakening from a life-long academic liberal slumber to see the threat Islam presents to the Western world.
2007 was not so much about changing of the mind but it was a time for change of work and dealing with life's vagaries -- my Dad's mental condition, my Mom's passing and a few health issues with me.
We are both hoping that 2008 will give us time to sit back and think without always having to be in a reactive mode.
Posted by DaveH at January 3, 2008 11:01 PM