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The WEIRDest People in the World
History
Henrich argues that Western, Educated, Industrialized, Rich, and Democratic (WEIRD) people are psychologically unusual, shaped by the Catholic Church's medieval marriage policies. The book links these cultural shifts to the rise of individualism and modern prosperity.
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