What the Hell is... the Michelangelo Effect?

The Michelangelo Effect Explained

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The Michelangelo Effect, named after the renowned sculptor, describes how partners can shape each other's development toward their "ideal selves" by recognizing and supporting each other's potential. This phenomenon, across a cancel culture, emphasizes the importance of encouragement and affirmation.

Michelangelo's David is a famous marble sculpture of the biblical hero. David is 17 feet tall, sculpted from a single block of Carrara marble.

“When all was finished, it cannot be denied that this work has carried off the palm from all other statues, modern or ancient, Greek or Latin; no other artwork is equal to it in any respect, with such just proportion, beauty and excellence did Michelagnolo finish it”.—Giorgio Vasari on the marvel of David, of the greatest masterpieces ever created.

What were the incredible words that Michelagelo said about David that echoed how he approached other people?

"I saw the angel in the marble and carved until I set him free."

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