Discussing self-esteem, culture and morality with Dr. Steven Heine

Without Borders: Stories by the Inescapably Foreign.

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Discussing self-esteem, culture and morality with Dr. Steven Heine

Nolan Yuma

Feb 07, 2023

Nolan Yuma meets one of his intellectual heroes, Dr. Steven Heine. They discuss culture, how crops affect political views and culture, self-esteem variations around the world, morality, and Steve's latest book, DNA is Not Destiny.

00:00 - Intro

01:26 - Defining Culture

04:30 - What is universally true for humans, and what is culturally bound?

12:33 - The WEIRD (Wester, educated, rich, and democratic) problem.

20:37 - Reasons for individualistic and collectivistic countries

24:06 - How crops effect political and egalitarian views.

27:37 - How self esteem and motivation varies around the world

40:11 - Can we morally accuse a cultural tradition?

48:34 - DNA is Not Destiny

55:14 - Conclusion

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Without Borders: Stories by the Inescapably Foreign.

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