Choice of mind set

Cil · 12-17-2015, 12:43 PM

How many people here find it hard to be open minded?
How many find it hard to be close minded?
Which would you prefer?

Nameless · 12-17-2015, 12:54 PM

That's a weird question. I guess I would rather be closed minded if I had to choose one, since open mindedness is usually college kid slang for do whatever other people are doing that sounds cool lol. As stupid as closed minded people can be at least they tend to do their own thing.

Cil · 12-17-2015, 01:38 PM

Well in my opinion, you have your pros and cons for opene mindedness. It's good to open your mind to new things because you never know what you like until you discover it for yourself. But sometimes it's best to not be so curious about everything but then again it depends what you want to open your mind to, being close minded, you limit yourself only to what you've adapted to and sometimes the same thing gets boring so you want something different to spice up what u already know.

Black Francis · 12-17-2015, 04:50 PM

I prefer being open minded cause it's alot more rewarding. imo being close minded is the easiest route to take. it's self indulging in your comfort zone and that kinda thing may be good for your individuality at times but it can also stunt your growth as a person.

If you compare what you gain/lose from both mindsets, being open minded would be the one to strive for.

**Frownland** · 12-17-2015, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Nameless

That's a weird question. I guess I would rather be closed minded if I had to choose one, since open mindedness is usually college kid slang for do whatever other people are doing that sounds cool lol. As stupid as closed minded people can be at least they tend to do their own thing.

What a close minded view of open mindedness.

Zhanteimi · 12-17-2015, 04:54 PM

I'm open-minded to good things.

I open my mind like I open my mouth: to close it again on something wholesome.

No, not dicks. Just preempting Batlord.

**Frownland** · 12-17-2015, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by mordwyr

I'm open-minded to good things.

How do you know something is good or bad without having experienced it? There are quite a few cases where the answer is obvious, liking seeing if terrorism is good for a laugh or trying out crack, but don't you think that being open to things that you already think are "good" is a way to trick yourself into thinking that you're open minded?

Zhanteimi · 12-17-2015, 05:23 PM

I trust my instincts. Like, my instincts tell me that LSD and MDMA are okay in moderation but that I shouldn't roll those dice with, say, heroin. And so far, things have gone along swimmingly.

**Goofle** · 12-17-2015, 05:25 PM

Gotta be open minded. Don't automatically believe what people are telling you. Trust facts and rationale over feelings. Embrace having your opinion changed.

**Frownland** · 12-17-2015, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by mordwyr

I trust my instincts. Like, my instincts tell me that LSD and MDMA are okay in moderation but that I shouldn't roll those dice with, say, heroin. And so far, things have gone along swimmingly.

Instincts: the true embodiment of logic...

12-17-2015, 12:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
Cil Groupie Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 18	Choice of mind set How many people here find it hard to be open minded? How many find it hard to be close minded? Which would you prefer?

12-17-2015, 04:50 PM	#4 (permalink)
Black Francis Out of Place Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: in an abstract house Posts: 4,111	I prefer being open minded cause it's alot more rewarding. imo being close minded is the easiest route to take. it's self indulging in your comfort zone and that kinda thing may be good for your individuality at times but it can also stunt your growth as a person. If you compare what you gain/lose from both mindsets, being open minded would be the one to strive for. __________________ "Hey Kids you got to meet the MIGHTY PIXIES!" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JbRbCtIgW3A

12-17-2015, 12:54 PM	#2 (permalink)
Nameless Fat girls in yoga pants Join Date: Mar 2015 Posts: 152	That's a weird question. I guess I would rather be closed minded if I had to choose one, since open mindedness is usually college kid slang for do whatever other people are doing that sounds cool lol. As stupid as closed minded people can be at least they tend to do their own thing.

12-17-2015, 01:38 PM	#3 (permalink)
Cil Groupie Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 18	Well in my opinion, you have your pros and cons for opene mindedness. It's good to open your mind to new things because you never know what you like until you discover it for yourself. But sometimes it's best to not be so curious about everything but then again it depends what you want to open your mind to, being close minded, you limit yourself only to what you've adapted to and sometimes the same thing gets boring so you want something different to spice up what u already know.

12-17-2015, 04:54 PM	#6 (permalink)
Zhanteimi Mord Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Tokyo Posts: 4,873	I'm open-minded to good things. I open my mind like I open my mouth: to close it again on something wholesome. No, not dicks. Just preempting Batlord.

12-17-2015, 05:23 PM	#8 (permalink)
Zhanteimi Mord Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Tokyo Posts: 4,873	I trust my instincts. Like, my instincts tell me that LSD and MDMA are okay in moderation but that I shouldn't roll those dice with, say, heroin. And so far, things have gone along swimmingly.