Malcolm Gladwell Talks Sport
The Real Science of Sport Podcast
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The Relative Age Effect in Sports and Education
This chapter explores how the timing of a child's birth can influence their success in sports and education, often disadvantaging younger students. It critiques existing selection processes in organizations and sheds light on the manipulation of timelines by affluent parents, ultimately calling for more equitable practices in youth sports and academic environments.
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