The WEIRDest People in the World by Joseph Henrich

In The WEIRDest People in the World, Joseph Henrich challenges the common assumption that human behavior is universal across cultures. Drawing on cross-cultural research and anthropology, Henrich explores how the Western, Educated, Industrialized, Rich, and Democratic (WEIRD) cultures differ significantly from others, shaping the modern world in ways that are often overlooked. This book examines the profound influence these unique cultural characteristics have had on everything from morality to social structures to economic systems, offering a compelling argument for understanding cultural diversity and its impact on human development.