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

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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