The recent excitement about a Government U-turn over the abolition of the 10p tax rate had me reaching for my copy of the Art of Looking Sideways , sure that I had seen a precient quote about signs of intelligence and being able to change your mind. I know this reflects a certain nieve/optimistic outlook, but I’m a bit lost as to the problem with the parliamentary labour party listening to their constituents, pressuring the prime minister, and achieving re-evaluation of a policy by the government. Isn’t this how its suppose to work? Anyway, back at the book, of course I can’t find the quote I’m looking for (but had an enjoyable half hour searching through the joy that is the Art of Looking Sideways), however I think it’s similar to (if not the same as) something said by Daniel Gilbert…