SociologyNature Communications
People quasi-randomly assigned to farm rice are more collectivistic than people assigned to farm wheat
T. Talhelm and X. Dong
Discover how the unique labor dynamics of rice farming shape collectivistic cultures versus individualistic ones as revealed by Thomas Talhelm and Xiawei Dong's groundbreaking study. Using a historical event in China, their research uncovers fascinating insights into loyalty, nepotism, and thought styles influenced by agricultural practices.
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