The “Then” Makes This Confusing
So, here’s the thing. The words “then” and “than” are homophones, meaning that they’re pronounced the same but have completely different meanings. What this person is saying is that they’d rather A and then B, meaning that they’re willing to follow an agenda that didn’t suit their previous worldview!
That’s a good thing, right? New information should shape your perception of the world, regardless of how uncomfortable it is. But we’re pretty sure this person meant to use “than,” meaning that they’d rather remain clueless. Good on you for sticking to your guns, we guess.