

The unspoken rules that govern our behaviour
16 snips Apr 6, 2024
Matt, an expert in social norms, discusses the chaos that ensues when norms suddenly change, using Sweden's switch from left to right side driving in 1967 as an example. The podcast explores cognitive simulations in social behavior, the impact of cultural tightness vs. looseness on norms, and the evolution of social norms online.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Swedish Road Switch: A Neuroscientific Analysis
01:43 • 10min
Exploring Social Norms and Cognitive Simulations in Social Behavior
11:19 • 3min
Cultural Tightness vs. Looseness: Impact on Social Norms
14:47 • 10min
Exploring the Evolution of Social Norms Online
24:20 • 5min