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The Pros and Cons of America’s (Extreme) Individualism (Ep. 470 Replay)
The Pros and Cons of America’s (Extreme) Individualism (Ep. 470 Replay)
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Length:
48 minutes
Released:
Aug 11, 2022
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Podcast episode
Description
According to a decades-long research project, the U.S. is not only the most individualistic country on earth; we’re also high on indulgence, short-term thinking, and masculinity (but low on “uncertainty avoidance,” if that makes you feel better). We look at how these traits affect our daily lives and why we couldn’t change them even if we wanted to.
Released:
Aug 11, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
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