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on the dubious value of “talent” as a concept pertaining to writing and other creative pursuits

July 17th, 2008 · 1 Comment · Uncategorized

This just in from the business section of the New York Times: “Society is obsessed with the idea of talent and genius and people who are ‘naturals’ with innate ability,” says Ms. Dweck, who is known for research that crosses the boundaries of personal, social and developmental psychology. “People who believe in the power of [...]

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