
470. The Pros and Cons of America’s (Extreme) Individualism
Freakonomics Radio
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Exploring Power Distance and Individualism Across Cultures
This chapter examines the influence of power distance in various cultures, emphasizing the autonomy afforded to individuals in individualistic societies like the U.S. It contrasts American practices with those from cultures with greater power distance and discusses how social media has changed the dynamics between authority figures and individuals.
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