Greatest Hits: The Nordic Theory Of Everything With Anu Partanen

Jun 6, 2024

Finnish journalist Anu Partanen discusses the positives of Nordic society, debunking misconceptions about socialism and showcasing how adopting Nordic healthcare and education systems can reduce stress and improve society. Contrasts Nordic and US perspectives on social benefits, individualism, family structure, and government systems, offering insights on societal values, anxiety levels, and stress management.

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Intro

00:00 • 4min

Contrasting Social Benefits and Individualistic Culture

04:28 • 17min

Contrasting American and Nordic Perspectives on Social Systems and Ideologies

21:09 • 5min

The Nordic Theory of Love and Government Systems

26:22 • 15min

Exploring the Nordic Theory of Love and Societal Benefits

41:26 • 5min

Comparing Educational Systems and Cultural Behaviors

45:56 • 12min

Exploring the Shift Towards Trust in Government and Individual Involvement in Policy Change

58:00 • 3min

Redefining Success and Cultural Differences in Small Talk

01:00:57 • 4min

Exploring the Connection Between Travel and Universal Healthcare

01:05:20 • 5min

What do you love about your home country? What do you think could be better?

After moving to America in 2008, Anu began to notice how much more complicated and stressful things seemed to be in the States compared to her home country of Finland.

Anu Partanen is a Finnish journalist and author of The Nordic Theory of Everything—In Search of a Better Life. The book shows how the Nordic way of doing things can give you more freedom to fulfill your desires, enjoy more travel, have better health, better education, and more opportunities.

In this Greatest Hits episode, you'll hear some of her interesting perspectives and ideas surrounding these topics and gain insight into how your view of your home country shifts (for better and for worse) when you move to a new country.

How have your views changed about your home country since traveling? I'd love to hear your thoughts, and I hope you’ll share them by sending me an audio message.

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Tune In To Learn:

The positives and negatives of Nordic and US society
The value of blending different societal aspects and cultures
The idea of socialism and her observations on family structure and the American Dream
Why big government isn’t the best way to solve problems
The misconceptions with Nordic tax structures (and its real value)
How adopting a Nordic healthcare and education system can alleviate stress and build a stronger society
What makes the US a great place to live and why these changes wouldn’t take these things away
How we can redefine success
And so much more

Resources:

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Visit Anu’s website
Grab her book, The Nordic Theory of Everything
Read American Amnesia
Listen to the episode on Trekking in Patagonia
Listen to Trekking Nepal: Your Adventure Guide - A Zero To Travel Podcast Series

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