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Societal Norms and Individualism
26:18 - 32:20 (06:02)
The level of individualism in a society is often correlated with location, with places like Silicon Valley and New York City being more nonconformist, while cross-nationally, countries like Australia and the US have higher levels of individualism.
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The extent of social norms in a community can influence the level of innovation in that community, with those from tight norm societies feeling constrained and unable to deviate from societal standards.
26:18 - 28:31 (02:13)
Summary
The extent of social norms in a community can influence the level of innovation in that community, with those from tight norm societies feeling constrained and unable to deviate from societal standards. This is exemplified by examining the distribution of last names in a given region to help determine the level of kinship and innovation.
ChapterSocietal Norms and Individualism
Episode#422 - Dr Joe Henrich - Evolution, Psychology, Monogamy & Culture
PodcastModern Wisdom
Cities tend to produce more patents since they are looser and people are not living with the same group they went to high school with.
28:31 - 29:23 (00:51)
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Cities tend to produce more patents since they are looser and people are not living with the same group they went to high school with. The more immigrants flood into a place, the looser it gets and the more innovation is generated.
ChapterSocietal Norms and Individualism
Episode#422 - Dr Joe Henrich - Evolution, Psychology, Monogamy & Culture
PodcastModern Wisdom
The correlation between individualism, urbanization, and innovation is higher in places like Silicon Valley and New York.
29:23 - 32:20 (02:57)
Summary
The correlation between individualism, urbanization, and innovation is higher in places like Silicon Valley and New York. The tendency for overconfidence also boosts innovation due to the high risk of failure, while cultural transmission and imitation are crucial factors for innovation in more collective societies.