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586. How Does the Lost World of Vienna Still Shape Our Lives?
Freakonomics Radio
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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