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For most people, the greatest hardening occurs somewhere in the teenage years. | For most people, the greatest hardening occurs somewhere in the teenage years. | ||
| − | Personal events, like having children, can shift the curve dramatically. For example, some opponents of the [[death penalty]] completely change their views after they have children and want meaningful retribution and deterrence against criminals who harm children. | + | Personal events, like having children, can shift the curve dramatically. For example, some opponents of the [[death penalty]] completely change their views after they have children and want meaningful [[retribution]] and deterrence against criminals who harm children. |
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| + | Studies could be performed to determine the average age of greatest mental ossification.<ref>See, e.g., [[Essay:Quantifying Openmindedness]].</ref> | ||
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Revision as of 15:20, September 1, 2008
A Mental Ossification Curve describes the hardening in a person's views with age.
For most people, the greatest hardening occurs somewhere in the teenage years.
Personal events, like having children, can shift the curve dramatically. For example, some opponents of the death penalty completely change their views after they have children and want meaningful retribution and deterrence against criminals who harm children.
Studies could be performed to determine the average age of greatest mental ossification.[1]
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References
- ↑ See, e.g., Essay:Quantifying Openmindedness.