Henrich draws on his far-flung ethnographic field studies and the work of colleagues to illustrate the adaptive power of human culture.--The Scientist
Joseph Henrich Books
Joseph Henrich is an anthropologist exploring the evolutionary underpinnings of human behavior. His work delves into how humans learn, how cultural innovations spread, and how these processes shape our societies. He examines the complexities of cultural evolution and its profound impact on our lives. His research offers insights into what makes us uniquely human.
The Weirdest People in the World
How the West Became Psychologically Peculiar and Particularly Prosperous
- 680 pages
- 24 hours of reading
Do you identify yourself by your profession or achievements, rather than your family network? Do you cultivate your unique attributes and personal goals? If so, perhaps you are WEIRD- raised in a society that is Western, Educated, Industrialized, Rich and Democratic. Unlike most who have ever lived, WEIRD people are highly individualistic, nonconformist, analytical and control-oriented. Joseph Henrich, who developed the game-changing concept of WEIRD, draws on leading-edge research in anthropology, psychology, economics and evolutionary biology to explore how changing family structures, marriage practices and religious beliefs since the Middle Ages shaped the Western mind, laying the foundations for the world we know today.