Finding new, even contrary, perspectives and learning to adopt them is a very good step for one who wants to truly awaken from their limited consciousness.
Learning to put yourself into those perspectives and actually considering their viewpoint can help prepare one for the task of awakening. This effort will not be wasted.
Putting yourself in the shoes of one you are having a conversation with can bring the third state of consciousness. This is the true meaning of expanding your thinking.
But, many things are necessary. Especially first steps.