Culture and Threat
The evolution of tight and loose cultures is largely influenced by the degree of chronic threat experienced by groups or nations. Cultures facing significant threats tend to develop stricter rules for survival, while those with less threat can adopt more permissive norms. This principle extends beyond national contexts to organizations, where safety and coordination issues can create a tighter culture. Additionally, the prevalence of threatening information in our environment highlights the importance of understanding how threat shapes communication and societal structures.In this clip
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