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No Clarity Around Growth Mindset

Scott Alexander critically examines the concept of growth mindset, expressing skepticism despite compelling studies and discussing various issues with the theory and its interpretation.

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Apr 8, 2015 5,344 words 0 likes 269 comments Read Read Opened Opened
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Book Review: Willpower

Scott Alexander reviews 'Willpower' by Baumeister and Tierney, finding it disappointing for its pop science approach and failure to address controversies in willpower research.

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Mar 12, 2015 2,131 words 0 likes 152 comments Read Read Opened Opened
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