UNLEARNING

James Clear is aware of the trap of confirmation bias:

"The more an idea is tied to your identity, the more you will ignore evidence it is false. People seem to have no trouble finding reasons to ignore the merits of ideas they dislike."

Is this why people invest so much energy in theological arguments? I can't think of too many things more closely tied to our own sense of identity than our beliefs about God and humanity. 

Clear continues with a concise description of what some call "beginner's mindset": "To continue to grow and learn, you must be willing to update, expand, and edit your identity. In many ways, growth is unlearning." 

"Unlearning" is a crucial aspect of learning. Preachers and teachers within the church need to be aware of this.

A good teacher must have a good handle on 1) what he himself needs to unlearn and then 2) what his audience needs to unlearn.