Let's twitter!

Would you like to tweet about dogmatism (or any other personality trait that intrigues you)?
Let the twitter begin by going to twitter.com and searching for Judyjanjo.

What makes some people narrow- or closed-minded?

My mind is open to bloggers' ideas about dogmatism. Why do some people cling to their beliefs with rigid certainty? How can we get through to them?

Have you ever known people who:

• act as if they're the sole expert on a topic (or every topic)?


• refuse to challenge their own beliefs and won't admit they're mistaken, even in the face of convincing evidence that would give reasonable people pause?


• don't engage others in open-minded, respectful dialogue?


• pressure others to admit they are right and try to prevent people from expressing their own, opposing views?


• are so emotionally attached to their beliefs they get defensive, even hostile, when someone challenges their views?

How often have you had to deal with people who have these characteristics?