Dear Humans,

We often say “I’ll believe it when I see it,” but we really ought to turn that around. Because we really only see things that we already believe.

And then we bury those beliefs deep inside ourselves and imagine they’re a natural part of who we are. And we refuse to change them or even challenge them.

We probably spend too much time in schools trying to fill your mind with information and not enough time teaching you how to change your mind. We probably spend too much time teaching you how to know things and not enough teaching you how to learn things–and unlearn things. We probably put too much emphasis on certainty, and not enough on doubt.

The truth is that changing your mind about things is a superpower. Because it allows you to see things that used to be hidden.

Sincerely,

Mr. Curt