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.
Extra: How Much Do You Know About Immigration?
582. Why Is Everyone Moving to Canada?
581. What Both Parties Get Wrong About Immigration
Extra: Madeleine Albright’s Warning on Immigration
580. The True Story of America’s Supremely Messed-Up Immigration System
579. Are You Caught in a Social Media Trap?
Extra: What Is Sportswashing — and Does It Work? (Update)
578. Water, Water Everywhere — But You Have to Stop and Think
Is Google Getting Worse? (Update)
Extra: Mr. Feynman Takes a Trip — But Doesn’t Fall
The Vanishing Mr. Feynman
The Brilliant Mr. Feynman
How the San Francisco 49ers Stopped Being Losers (Update)
The Curious Mr. Feynman
574. “A Low Moment in Higher Education”
5 Psychology Terms You’re Probably Misusing (Replay)
573. Can Academic Fraud Be Stopped?
572. Why Is There So Much Fraud in Academia?
571. Greeting Cards, Pizza Boxes, and Personal Injury Lawyers
570. Is Gynecology the Best Innovation Ever?
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