586. How Does the Lost World of Vienna Still Shape Our Lives?
Freakonomics Radio
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Viennese Identity Over Other Affiliations
Viennese identity transcended religious, ethnic, and gender affiliations due to the city's melting pot environment and the German philosophy of Bildung.
- Unified Identity: People considered themselves primarily Viennese, valuing the city's melting pot nature.
- Democracy of Intellect (Bildung): Education fostered equality, allowing individuals to thrive in an intellectual meritocracy regardless of background.
- Rejection of Identity Politics: Later in life, when questioned about Jewish or feminist identities, they emphasized their Viennese identity above all else.
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