20 Surprising Beliefs People Completely Reversed Once They Discovered the Truth
Ever had that sinking feeling when you stumble upon your old diary or an ancient tweet and wonder, “Did I really think that was a good idea?” Whether it was fervently backing a cause in your younger days or having that steadfast opinion on something that now feels utterly bonkers, changing your mind is part of the human package. Our views—thankfully—aren’t set in stone, though sometimes it feels like they should be, just to save us the awkward self-reflection. Last week, a Reddit user by the catchy name Pineapple_WarpDrive threw out a simple yet profound question to the Ask Reddit crowd: “What’s something you changed your stance on after learning more about it?” The replies? A rollercoaster of eye-opening revelations, unexpected empathy, and a handful of “well, I never thought of it that way” moments. So buckle up, keep your preconceptions at bay, and maybe prepare to have some of those old opinions gently (or not so gently) nudged aside. Curious to see what others reconsidered after peeling back the layers?
Have you ever been extremely passionate about a topic just to years later look back and be embarrassed that you ever felt that way? Maybe it was supporting a certain politician or animal rights group in college, but since then you’ve realized they don’t represent your beliefs as much as you once thought. The beauty of being human is that we can form opinions on anything, and those opinions aren’t static.
Last week, Reddit user Pineapple_WarpDrive reached out to fellow members of the Ask Reddit community to pose the question, “What is something you changed your stance on after learning more about it?” And a very interesting conversation was sparked. We’ve gathered some of the most eye-opening responses for you to read right here, and as you make your way through the list, we implore you to keep an open mind. Perhaps your opinions will be changed too!
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Understanding why people shake their baby.
Of course it is absolutely horrible and it seems like it should make sense that nobody should even think about doing it but I have an understanding of how it can happen now.
I had my own daughter 4 years ago and swore up and down that nobody but a monster would shake their child but let me tell you that sleep deprivation is hell and it is terrifying.
When my daughter was a newborn, she was crying very hard one particular night and nothing we did seemed to soothe her crying. My insanely sleep deprived brain started trying to take over and I could feel the urge to shake her.
Luckily, I had just enough cognitive function to recognize that I was in a very vulnerable and bad situation. I set my daughter back down in her crib and walked away for a little while so as to wake myself up some more.
That is the most scared I’ve ever been of what the human brain is capable of.
Assisted Suicide. I was against it, but after seeing my uncle suffer with extreme Rheumatoid Arthritis for a few years before eventually dying from it, I’m all for it now. If we put down our pets when they’re suffering, why can’t we do the same to our humans with their written consent?
Homosexuality. I “knew” that the Bible said it was wrong (fewer times than it said divorce was wrong). In college I actually met a lesbian for the first time. I had known them for months before I found it out though, so my brain was confused.
“But they’re normal! But they’re gay! So does that change anything? How does that affect me? Wait . . . That doesn’t affect me? So then what is the issue?”
I’ve never gone back to that stance.
Vaccines. My mom has always been an anti vaxxer, so I grew up with all the propaganda. Once i moved out and had to get all my vaccines for my job, I *did my own research* and learned the truth.
Climate Change. Looking at the evidence it’s clearly a hoax.
Just kidding, I was a firm denier until I had to do an assignment proving or disproving it in highschool. Realised I couldn’t find any decent source to back up my claim. Basically changed my mind on the spot
Horse racing. I come from an area that takes great pride in it. I’ve recently learned more about it and feel that it is animal abuse. They are shot up with steroids and other drugs and die more often than you would even think.
Working Hard.
More specifically, working hard in a corporate environment. I like to work hard for things that I own and maintain, my home, my family, my body, my hobbies. But I’ve worked for almost 20 years for big tech companies. I’ve started at entry level jobs and worked up to middle management. Support jobs. Sales jobs. I’ve made 6 figures.
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