Comment by FlippingRed on Book Review: How To Talk So Little Kids Will Listen · 2021-10-20T09:06:54.035Z · LW · GW

I came across this article a few years back that explains the issue with it. https://aeon.co/essays/schools-love-the-idea-of-a-growth-mindset-but-does-it-work 

Along with that there have been some reports that it appears to be successful, though more studies need to show.

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/debate-arises-over-teaching-growth-mindsets-to-motivate-students/ 

https://www.forbes.com/sites/nickmorrison/2021/04/08/growth-mindset-the-classroom-gimmick-that-could-be-the-real-deal/?sh=5c2e16af9152 

Comment by FlippingRed on [Update] Without a phone for 10 days · 2021-10-20T08:55:16.114Z · LW · GW

This experiment illustrates a great way of using tech as utilitarian value. I wonder if you've read Cal Newport's books "Deep Work" and "Digital Minimalism" which the author emphasizes of using technologies for beneficial use and eliminating ones that are distracting or useless.

Comment by FlippingRed on Review: The End Is Always Near · 2021-09-27T21:37:53.784Z · LW · GW

Yeesh, the “what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger” idea has already been proven false. Research (the two links below) demonstrates that people going through hardships can develop unhealthy mental disorders like trauma, not the other way around, and it also doesn’t mean you can naturally develop an immunity towards it. The idea just borders between pseudoscientific and unrealistic.

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/insight-therapy/201008/what-doesnt-kill-you-makes-you-weaker

https://psychcentral.com/news/2020/06/19/what-doesnt-kill-you-makes-you-stronger-proven-false-by-new-research#3