• Intellectual Humility: This is a quality that allows you to keep an open mind, be aware of the limitations of your knowledge and accept the possibility of being wrong. It's like being a humble Sherlock Holmes of knowledge!
• Perspectives: These are how different people see the world based on their experiences, beliefs, and values. Think of them as different ways to see the world, like wearing glasses with different colored lenses.

We often encounter ideas or beliefs that we disagree with. It could be anything from different opinions about politics to the correct way to eat a pizza (crust first or last? 🍕). These conflicting opinions shape our relationships, political views, and many other aspects of our lives.

Example: Frank thinks the bird in the garden is a finch, while Gita thinks it's a sparrow. Here, both of them have different perspectives about the same bird.

• What should they do? Argue? Shrug and walk away? Or maybe have a constructive conversation to understand why each one thinks the way they do. This is where intellectual humility comes in handy.

While it's okay to disagree, completely avoiding ideas or people we disagree with can limit our understanding of different world views. This is like saying, "I only like the color blue, so I'll never look at anything that isn't blue." Just imagine all the other beautiful colors you'd miss!

When confronted with disagreements, a useful attitude is to remember that most beliefs can be contested, like in a friendly debate club. This helps us engage constructively with differing opinions and facilitates learning.
 

Example: Amy believes in homeopathic treatment for her fever, while Ben believes only in medical treatments backed by randomised controlled studies. Here, they have a deep disagreement.

• But rather than turning it into an argument, they can use it as an opportunity to understand each other's reasoning and broaden their own perspectives. They can agree to disagree, but they might also learn something new from each other in the process.

Learning to manage these disagreements is essential because they extend into every aspect of our lives, from our personal relationships to our political choices.