Universal Traits That Define Coolness, According to Experts
TL;DR
A global study found that being extroverted, hedonistic, powerful, adventurous, open, and autonomous are the key traits associated with being perceived as 'cool,' though cultural differences influence how these traits are valued and the pursuit of coolness may have negative consequences. The study suggests that coolness is largely consistent across countries but may not be a trait worth actively chasing.
- The Six Traits That Make a Person Cool Newser
- What Makes Someone Cool? A New Study Offers Clues. The New York Times
- Cool is cool wherever you are American Psychological Association (APA)
- Psychologists now know exactly what makes someone cool. Turns out, the definitions are universal Fast Company
- ‘You know it when you see it’: experts size up scientists’ attempt to define cool The Guardian
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