One of the best interview questions I’ve ever been asked was, “What’s something important you’ve changed your mind about recently?” It didn’t pertain to the role per se, but evaluated me as a person, whether I was a good fit for the company. I thought it was a good question because it requires you to give a personal example of critical thinking.

And that’s important. Think about how much information we are inundated with on a daily basis. At the start of 2020, I didn’t know anything about police protocol or viral load or economic recovery plans. I’ve learned much about those topics since then, but what I never questioned what I consumed? If I was so rigid in my thinking to never change my mind, I would not be contributing to any meaningful conversation. And I don’t want that; I feel a responsibility to add to the discourse, in whatever small way.

If we all demand evidence as a prerequisite for belief, if we consistently look at multiple sources, and if we engage in productive debates over issues instead of wallowing in echo chambers, we will live in a better world. A more just and a more free world. It’s up to each and every one of us to decide.