Ideology makes great armor, but it’s heavy as Hell. Rather than spend a ton of energy trying to hold each clunky piece of it vainly in place, I’d rather let it slough off, suffer the sting of contrary evidence, then build a lighter, more protective ensemble with that same evidence. (I believe this leads to being clad in some super sweet, ninja-looking gear). I’d rather wear that than lug around some old, rusty claptrap.
All I gotta do is admit when I’m wrong…and do something about it.
Dirty Sci-Fi Buddha 
My armour is made of silk.
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Well, I think your logic is top notch.
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Thanks! 🙂
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This is how I try (and often fail) to operate – it can be a challenge though, letting go of defenses!
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Quite right. Some say sticking to your ideology through tough times is a sign of strength. Didn’t work out so well for a few folk in Berlin in May 1945.
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Agree! Evidence and function (within ethical constraints) are unassailable quality control. No ideology can withstand an assault by them
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