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Essays on innate ability

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Apr 10, 2015SSC

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.

14 min read 2,158 words

Jan 31, 2015SSC

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.

41 min read 6,231 words

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Jan 24, 2015SSC

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.

28 min read 4,303 words

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