This is consistent with an idea that I have failed to demonstrate experimentally many times: people want answers/solutions to problems that are "controllable." People don't want biological explanations for success because they are (currently) useless for self-improvement.
-
-
-
You failed to demonstrate that people prefer answers that lead to plausible interventions? That would be a surprising null finding. In this case, the situation is fairly obvious: lower tier parents give their kids lower tier names, and others notice this and use as prior.
-
Yes, I thought it would help explain why vaccines are an attractive explanation for autism. Easier to control than genes. Have a few studies where I attempted to manipulate controllability of solution and measure preference for solution with no consistent effect.
-
Not sure how names are relevant...??
-
Too much multi-tasking. Was thinking it was somehow a thread for this tweet. Oops!https://twitter.com/KirkegaardEmil/status/1027383984291045378 …
End of conversation
New conversation -
-
-
This is pretty consistent with sociology, in addition to genetics. Social structure determines so much that there's little room for change.
- 1 more reply
New conversation -
-
-
In this list, should "grit" be "grit training"? Presumably having grit is good.
Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
-
-
-
buzz words aside are you saying you can't develop character?
Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
-
Loading seems to be taking a while.
Twitter may be over capacity or experiencing a momentary hiccup. Try again or visit Twitter Status for more information.