In this episode of The Great Ungaslighting, I revisit the famous Stanford marshmallow test and its implications for delayed gratification and life success, delving into subsequent studies that revealed economic and cultural biases in the original findings.
I explore the broader context of adult expectations versus children's natural behaviors, particularly in light of current societal upheavals like campus protests over the Israel-Palestine conflict. Along the way, I critique how society values productivity via GDP, discuss the insights from 'The Extended Mind' by Annie Murphy Paul, and examine the real story behind Red Lobster’s bankruptcy. Finally, I urge a re-evaluation of entrenched beliefs and a more creative and flexible view of societal norms.
Mentioned in this Episode:
Wikipedia -- The Stanford Marshmallow Test
Scientific American -- How Culture Affects The Marshmallow Test
The American Prospect -- The Raiding of Red Lobster
The Extended Mind by Annie Murphy Paul
Robert F. Kennedy SENIOR on the GDP (March 18, 1968)
The Ink -- Anand Giridharadas on the Campus Protests
