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  1. Goldilocks principlenoun

    The observation that the great range of all possible conditions on Earth, the actual conditions are all "just right" in order to support life.

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  1. Goldilocks principle

    The Goldilocks principle is named by analogy to the children's story "The Three Bears", in which a young girl named Goldilocks tastes three different bowls of porridge and finds she prefers porridge that is neither too hot nor too cold, but has just the right temperature. The concept of "just the right amount" is easily understood and applied to a wide range of disciplines, including developmental psychology, biology, astronomy, economics and engineering.

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  1. Goldilocks principle

    The Goldilocks principle refers to a concept or principle that suggests an optimal or ideal state or range for certain conditions, where moderation, balance, or the middle ground is preferred. It implies that extremes or going beyond certain thresholds can be unfavorable, while staying within a specific range can lead to the best outcome or equilibrium. The Goldilocks principle is often used to describe situations where there is a desirable middle point that needs to be achieved or maintained for the optimal result.

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  1. Goldilocks principle

    The Goldilocks principle states that something must fall within certain margins, as opposed to reaching extremes. When the effects of the principle are observed, it is known as the Goldilocks effect. The Goldilocks principle is derived from a children's story "The Three Bears" in which a little girl named Goldilocks finds a house owned by three bears. Each bear has their own preference of food, beds, etc. After testing each of the three items, Goldilocks determines that one of them is always too much in one extreme, one is too much in the opposite extreme, and one is "just right". It is applied across many disciplines, particularly developmental psychology, biology, economics and engineering.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of goldilocks principle in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of goldilocks principle in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2


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