Akimbo: A Podcast from Seth Godin Norms and rules (E)
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Jan 17, 2024 
Seth Godin, bestselling author of 20 books, explores rules and norms in sumo wrestling, literature, and everyday life. He discusses the impact of norms and rules on behavior, society, and culture, and the benefits of breaking norms. He also explores the advantages of Kickstarter and Patreon for independent creators.
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Sumo Wrestling Norms
- Sumo wrestling has few rules but many norms, like avoiding the henka move.
- While legal, using henka is frowned upon, highlighting the difference between rules and norms.
Christie's Norm-Breaking Novel
- Agatha Christie's The Murder of Roger Ackroyd broke norms by revealing the narrator as the killer.
- This changed the norm and influenced modern fiction, demonstrating an artist's role in cultural evolution.
Provincetown Helmet Insight
- Seth Godin observed couples renting bikes: both wore helmets or neither did.
- Whoever spoke first at the rental counter decided for both, showing how easily norms can be influenced.