The Weirdest People in the World: How the West Became Psychologically Peculiar and Particularly Prosperous Henrich Joseph
The Weirdest People in the World: How the West Became Psychologically Peculiar and Particularly Prosperous Henrich Joseph Harvard University's Joseph Henrich, Chair of the Department of Human…
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The Weirdest People in the World: How the West Became Psychologically Peculiar and Particularly Prosperous Henrich Joseph
Harvard University's Joseph Henrich, Chair of the Department of Human Evolutionary Biology, delivers a bold, epic investigation into the development of the Western mind, global psychological diversity, and its impact on the worldPerhaps you are WEIRD: raised in a society that is Western, Educated, Industrialized, Rich, and Democratic. They focus on themselves--their attributes, accomplishments, and aspirations--over their relationships and social roles. If so, you're rather psychologically peculiar.Unlike much of the world today, and most people who have ever lived, WEIRD people are highly individualistic, self-obsessed, control-oriented, nonconformist, and analytical.
What role did these psychological differences play in the industrial revolution and the global expansion of Europe How did WEIRD populations become so psychologically distinct?