Since the advent of social media, I have been increasingly exposed to diverse opinions and imperatives. Not only do I see and hear the opinions of my “friends” on social media, but I increasingly see and hear the opinions of those who influence them. This barrage of ideas requires me to sort through and constantly decide whether my current opinion is properly informed. I have had to formalize my guiding principles for whose opinions I am willing to listen to, at least deeply enough to support potential challenges to my own. I thought that others might feel this same way, so I offer to share my guiding principles so you can decide if they are helpful to you: Continue reading →