A new study in the United States sheds light on the meaning of “badass”, improving the dictionary definition and highlighting the characteristics that make someone truly special. According to researchers Breanna K. Nguyen, a cognitive scientist at Yale University, and Michael Prinzing, a psychologist at Baylor University, a “badass” is distinguished by two basic types of resilience: External resilience: Physical strength, impressive presence, or both. Inner Resilience: Moral strength, courage and inner strength. The different types of “badass” As the Daily Mail reports, researchers point out that the concept of “badass” is broad, allowing people with completely different characteristics to belong to the same category. Typical examples include: Genghis Khan: The cruel founder of the Mongol Empire, responsible for the deaths of millions, and is believed to have left over 16 million descendants. Mike Tyson: The former boxer known for his physical strength and imposing presence. Malala Yousafzai: Pakistani education activist, symbol of moral endurance. Nelson Mandela: […]
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