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I think awareness of these biases can be enough to avoid them. I am certainly a leftist but if a conservative position makes sense, and has logic, reasoning, and data behind it, then I would likely support that position. Dogma has no place in the modern world.
It's great to have an open mind, it's a prerequisite for critical thinking.
But often times awareness itself might not be enough, as I see it. Emotions are a much bigger driving force than we give it credit, and if you're deeply ingrained into a community with certain beliefs, it might cause a deep crisis when you change them. Mileage will vary, but emotions will always influence your thinking on this way, and some won't ever be able to escape.