I couldn't have put it better myself! Having an open mind is all about what the Scientific Method entails, that is going where our observations lead us and having an open mind about when we are wrong, "No matter how beautiful the theory, if it doesn't match the observation, It's WRONG" (Feynman). The problem with a lot of belief and pseudoscience is that it's a guess where the observation does not match, however since it's "Beautiful" the creator of the theory is unwilling to let it go even though it is Wrong.
Feynman Explaining the Scientific Method:
Thank you @locikll. In entrepreneurial lines, there is a saying "Don't get fixated on the idea, rather look for simpler ways to solve a problem." . Many a times, I pen down abstract thoughts connecting mathematics and philosophy. Despite trying my best, I have a hard time letting these go even it makes little to no sense.I think, we are emotionally attached to anything that our own creation. It's a little difficult to embrace sound logic and justice, over emotions, biases and preferences. I think, upto a certain extent, its healthy, else there will be no way to tell us humans and robots, apart. But too much of it, leads to the birth of these superstitions and pre-conceived notions.
I couldn't agree more, good stuff man! :D