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In this chapter I have spelled out the beliefs that can make smart people
dumb: the belief that intellectual ability is fixed; the idea that current performance measures long-term potential; and the belief that people who are truly gifted don’t need effort for their achievements. I have shown how these beliefs can stunt intellectual growth.
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dumb: the belief that intellectual ability is fixed; the idea that current performance measures long-term potential; and the belief that people who are truly gifted don’t need effort for their achievements. I have shown how these beliefs can stunt intellectual growth.
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Characteristics of Foolishness in the Theory
Egocentrism: Overestimating one’s abilities and dismissing others’ input.
Rigidity: Inability to adapt or accept alternative viewpoints.
Impulsivity: Acting without fully considering consequences.
Shortsightedness: Focus on immediate rewards rather than long-term outcomes.
Overconfidence: Misjudging one’s capacity to handle a situation.
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Egocentrism: Overestimating one’s abilities and dismissing others’ input.
Rigidity: Inability to adapt or accept alternative viewpoints.
Impulsivity: Acting without fully considering consequences.
Shortsightedness: Focus on immediate rewards rather than long-term outcomes.
Overconfidence: Misjudging one’s capacity to handle a situation.
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Smart people are not stupi, but they sure can be foolish " the imbalance theory of follishing"
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Ego and Identity
Protecting their identity as "smart" can lead to defensiveness or refusal to admit mistakes
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Protecting their identity as "smart" can lead to defensiveness or refusal to admit mistakes
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Financial Speculation
Get-Rich-Quick Schemes: Gambling-like behavior in stock trading or pyramid schemes.
Cryptocurrency Frenzies: Investments driven by hype without understanding.
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Get-Rich-Quick Schemes: Gambling-like behavior in stock trading or pyramid schemes.
Cryptocurrency Frenzies: Investments driven by hype without understanding.
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Cultural or Religious Extremism
Unquestioned Traditions: Practices that persist without rational or ethical reasoning.
Cult Gatherings: Blind faith in a leader or ideology without scrutiny
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Unquestioned Traditions: Practices that persist without rational or ethical reasoning.
Cult Gatherings: Blind faith in a leader or ideology without scrutiny
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Educational Institutions
Uninspired Classrooms: Lack of engagement from both teachers and students can perpetuate ignorance.
Peer Pressure: Teen environments where conformity overrides independent thinking.
Cheating Cultures: Focus on grades over actual learning.
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Uninspired Classrooms: Lack of engagement from both teachers and students can perpetuate ignorance.
Peer Pressure: Teen environments where conformity overrides independent thinking.
Cheating Cultures: Focus on grades over actual learning.
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Corporate Environments
Endless Meetings: Meetings without clear goals can foster groupthink or pointless discussions.
Office Gossip: Rumors thrive in environments where critical thinking is absent.
Short-Term Strategies: Pursuing immediate gains at the expense of long-term consequences.
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Endless Meetings: Meetings without clear goals can foster groupthink or pointless discussions.
Office Gossip: Rumors thrive in environments where critical thinking is absent.
Short-Term Strategies: Pursuing immediate gains at the expense of long-term consequences.
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Political Arenas
Populist Rallies: Oversimplified ideas or slogans appeal to emotions rather than critical thought.
Corruption Hotspots: Environments where personal gain trumps collective well-being.
Partisan Debates: Politicians prioritizing sound bites over substance.
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Populist Rallies: Oversimplified ideas or slogans appeal to emotions rather than critical thought.
Corruption Hotspots: Environments where personal gain trumps collective well-being.
Partisan Debates: Politicians prioritizing sound bites over substance.
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Public Gatherings
Crowds in Panic: People often make irrational decisions when caught in fear-driven stampedes or emergencies.
Rowdy Sporting Events: Extreme fan behavior can lead to violence or poor judgment.
Riots: Anger and mob mentality override rationality.
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Crowds in Panic: People often make irrational decisions when caught in fear-driven stampedes or emergencies.
Rowdy Sporting Events: Extreme fan behavior can lead to violence or poor judgment.
Riots: Anger and mob mentality override rationality.
