From Psychologies · Guillaume Servant · · 40s
Intelligent People Read Fiction on Weekends
Intelligent people use weekends for fiction reading to boost mental flexibility.
In brief
Intelligent people use weekends for fiction reading to boost mental flexibility. Intelligent people read fiction on weekends to improve empathy and handle uncertainty better. Originally reported by Psychologies.
Weekend Habits of Smart People
Intelligent people often use weekends for fiction reading instead of non-fiction.
Psychologist's View on Fiction
Mark Travers says smart people spend entire afternoons reading novels without taking notes.
“Les personnes qui gagnent leur vie en réfléchissant passent un samedi après-midi entier plongées dans un roman, sans prendre de notes, et n'en retirent rien qu'elles puissent résumer au travail le lundi”
Fiction as Mental Simulator
Fiction helps people understand others' perspectives without real-world risks.
Cognitive Closure Need
People with high cognitive closure need prefer clear answers over open-ended stories.
“Les personnes très élevées sur ce trait cherchent surtout des individus qui pensent comme elles et s'éloignent des voix discordantes”
Why Fiction Benefits Thinking
Fiction improves empathy and tolerance for uncertainty by following multiple perspectives.
Here's the gist
Intelligent people read fiction on weekends to improve empathy and handle uncertainty better.
