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#51 - The WEIRDest People in the World: A Dialogue with Joseph Henrich

Converging Dialogues

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Understanding WEIRD Culture

This chapter examines the concept of 'WEIRD' culture, which highlights the biases in psychological research that focuses on Western, Educated, Industrialized, Rich, and Democratic populations. The speakers discuss the implications of these cultural distinctions on human behavior, emphasizing the need for a more inclusive understanding that considers diverse cultural contexts. They explore how values like individualism and conformity vary across societies, reshaping our understanding of social interactions and norms.

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