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You probably think you’re a really open-minded person, but the real thing raises your death anxiety
Most people believe they are open-minded but resist changing core beliefs like religious views, which serve psychological functions. The article discusses 'existential humility' as the willingness to revise deep convictions, noting that strong worldviews help manage anxiety but questioning them can increase death anxiety.
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