update one's priors

verb

Definitions

  1. To change one's beliefs in the face of new evidence.

    • In others words, the study doesn't make me think I should update my priors much at all.
    • I think that is a testament to documentary audiences: the film absolutely requires an open mind and heart and a willingness to update your priors in the face of new information.
    • Every so often a story comes along that causes me to update my priors — that is, to rethink what I thought I knew.

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