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> A final study showed that participants who read a popular magazine article about the malleability of intelligence (designed to foster a “growth mindset”) subs
by coconut_crab 7y ago
> A final study showed that participants who read a popular magazine article about the malleability of intelligence (designed to foster a “growth mindset”) subsequently scored higher on intellectual humility than another group who read an article about intelligence being fixed.
> What’s more, those in the growth mindset condition went on to display a more positive approach when imagining dealing with someone with opposing views, and this seemed to be driven by their increased intellectual humility.
I find this part interesting as it might explain why some communities are so toxic and other... nicer: the niceness can spread between members. So the first few members are very important in setting up the community's culture.