How a place’s ecology can shape the culture of the people who live there – podcast
In some cultures, people are frugal while in others they tend to be generous. Some cultures favour meticulous planning while others favour living in the moment. Theories abound about how and why differences like these between cultures emerge and, increasingly, researchers are looking to the environments people live in for answers. In this episode of The Conversation Weekly podcast, we explore what role ecological factors, including the climate, play in shaping cultural norms and behaviour. Scientists have long speculated about where cultural differences come from. Some have highlighted the role of institutions such as the Cath...... Read Full article on HadNews