''See also:'' [[Atheism and open-mindedness]] and [[Atheism and intolerance]] and [[Atheism and groupthink]]
''See also:'' [[Atheism and open-mindedness]] and [[Atheism and intolerance]] and [[Atheism and groupthink]]
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In addition, making intelligent choices often requires open-mindedness and intellectual curiosity.<ref>[https://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/eleven-common-traits-of-highly-intelligent-people-a7480246.html Eleven common traits of highly intelligent people] by Shana Lebowicz, The Independent, Friday 16 December 2016 18:24</ref>
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Making intelligent choices using critical thinking often requires open-mindedness and intellectual curiosity.<ref>[https://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/eleven-common-traits-of-highly-intelligent-people-a7480246.html Eleven common traits of highly intelligent people] by Shana Lebowicz, The Independent, Friday 16 December 2016 18:24</ref>
Research indicates that [[atheism|atheists]] are less open-minded (see: [[Atheism and open-mindedness]]).
Research indicates that [[atheism|atheists]] are less open-minded (see: [[Atheism and open-mindedness]]).