The idea of the "savage to civilized" pyramid has been shown to be irrelevant by modern science. Polynesian wayfinders can sense the presence of distant atolls beyond the visible horizon just by watching the reverberation of waves across the hull of their canoe.
Reflecting on the late 60s and 70s, a bold and daring approach to spirituality was taken by many, particularly those who embraced the energy of the early hippie movement.
This podcast discusses how networks of locally interacting individuals can self-organize to produce a global coordination and trend towards typical conventions and signals of status and in-groupness, without the need for formal institutions or centralized authority.
Consumer expert shares insights on studying consumer behavior all over the world, observing cultural similarities and differences to understand why people buy certain products.
The speaker reflects on the country's philosophical roots that led to a liberal democratic society despite its past problems and on the current racial reckoning happening in America. The pandemic serves as a rehearsal, not just for other pandemics, but also for climate change.
Twitter's 140 character limit has had a significant impact on various aspects of society, from political activism to encouraging entrepreneurship to solve bigger problems. This has led to unpredictable emergent properties that have changed the world in many ways.