One of the hidden functions of education is to signal intelligence and conformity rather than solely to acquire knowledge.
"Education serves as a signal of intelligence and conformity, often more so than as a source of practical knowledge."
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Being an ambivert person, I am too much fond of reading, and always eager to learn.
"The Elephant in the Brain" provides valuable insights into human behavior, shedding light on the often-hidden forces that drive our decisions and interactions. It encourages readers to look beneath the surface and question their own motivations and the motives of others in various aspects of life.
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Similar ideas to 7. **Education**:
It's the pursuit of more information, skills, experience, education or practical understanding of a subject before taking action.
We often hide behind knowledge acquisition and use learning as an excuse to delay the more important choice of actually doing something.
If we see intelligence and aptitudes as pliable rather than fixed, we can learn better.
A series of studies showed that intellectually humble people also tended to have a growth mindset. If you see intelligence as something you can develop, then finding holes in your knowl...
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