Published Jun 12, 2019

Norms and rules

Seth Godin navigates the complex landscape of cultural norms and rules, illustrating how innovators shape societal standards using insights from crowdfunding to sumo wrestling, while dissecting the tension between societal behaviors and legal frameworks.

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Crowdfunding Insights
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Changing Norms
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Rules vs Norms
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Rules vs Norms
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Amanda's Kick Finisher
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Finding Your People
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Listener Questions
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The Power of Changing Norms
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Building New Norms
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Facing the Blank Page
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Changing Cultural Norms
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Breaking Norms, Making Rules
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Norms and rules

Topics covered

Popular Clips

Episode Highlights

Crowdfunding InsightsSeth Godin examines the limitations and opportunities of platforms like Kickstarter and Patreon for creative funding. He shares insights on building a dedicated audience and the importance of engaging with fans to ensure success.

Crowdfunding Insights

Changing NormsSeth Godin explores the evolution of cultural norms and the role of innovators in shaping new societal standards. Through examples from sumo wrestling, literature, and Wikipedia, he illustrates how norms change and the impact of those who challenge them.

Changing Norms

Rules vs NormsSeth Godin examines the intricate relationship between cultural norms and enforced rules, highlighting conflicts and enforcement challenges. He uses examples like vaccination norms and drug laws to illustrate how societal behaviors often clash with legal frameworks.

Rules vs Norms