A study involving approximately 6,000 participants worldwide examined the concept of being cool. It was found that being cool is a universal trait across cultures. Cool people challenge norms, inspire change, and advance culture. While there can be overlap between being a good person and being cool, they are not identical traits. Being cool often involves being likable, but not necessarily good. The study showed the term 'cool' is recognized globally, even in non-Latin alphabet languages, indicating its universal appeal.
Cool people are likable but not always good. There was some crossover between who participants thought of as a good person and a cool person.
To be seen as cool, someone usually needs to be somewhat likable or admirable, which makes them similar to good people.
Everyone wants to be cool, or at least avoid the stigma of being uncool, and society needs cool people because they challenge norms.
The study found that even in countries with languages based on non-Latin alphabets, people use the word cool often pronounced similarly to English.
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