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I Will Never Have The Ability To Clearly Explain My Beliefs About Growth Mindset

Scott Alexander clarifies his stance on growth mindset theory, distinguishing between widely accepted ideas and more controversial claims made by Carol Dweck, expressing skepticism about some aspects while acknowledging supporting evidence.

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Apr 10, 2015 2,158 words 0 likes 277 comments Read Read
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The Parable Of The Talents

Scott Alexander examines the concept of innate ability and argues for its acceptance, while cautioning against tying self-worth to intellectual achievement.

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Jan 31, 2015 6,231 words 0 likes 791 comments Listen · 35 min Read Read
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Perceptions Of Required Ability Act As A Proxy For Actual Required Ability In Explaining The Gender Gap

Scott Alexander critiques a study on gender gaps in academia, arguing it ignores actual measures of ability which better explain the disparities.

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Jan 24, 2015 4,303 words 0 likes 626 comments Read Read
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