In every form of society, some groups are disenfranchised. When a society errs on the side of individualism, the weakest or most inactive people are marginalized. When it errs on the side of collectivism, the strongest, most able and driven people are thwarted. Try to imagine which of these groups is more likely to fight back and win. If history has taught (some of) us anything, it is that this is a false dichotomy; that all extremes are horrific. By far, the greatest share of evil in the world comes from overcorrection -- people assuming that, if one thing is so bad, its opposite must be good. And, so, the pendulum of history swings, from one catastrophe to another. Each generation overcompensating, raising its children and forming its institutions in a reactionary fervor, only to wind up in the same situation which originally inspired the backlash which it was lashing back against. Until we can compromise and find a middle way, this will continue indefinitely. We should take Hegel's synthesis and not Kierkegaard's either/or as our guiding model.
The most individualistic societies in the world are the ones to which most migrants are desperate to move to. That should tell us something, whether we like it or not.
Top 20 happiest countries are all Individualist (USA, Canada, UK, Scandinavia, Switzerland). They report higher levels of Trust and higher levels of Independence.
You can have an I attitude and still care for Your community I always thought of individualism as you being from the group you think differently you don't exist to please everything that group the group wants rather you help your fellow man on a individual level I don't wanna have A hive mind and think the group I prefer freethinking
Well, would been nice to hear your thoughts about men compared to women. If the women tend to pick collectivism, and that they move a society vs this... the more power they get.
The word was at ideological level not long ago in China and former Soviet Union. And it had been so in the 1920s in Europe as indicated in the video. In academic world, it is interesting if anyone holds your idea about collectivisim nowadays. Both individualism and collectivism have lost their ideological implications in the East and the West. Self in science now is devided into two categories: independent self and interdependent self. The latter is collectivism at individual level roughly speaking. More than half of the world's population today are killing their sense of self than those not, unfortunately in your standard. But you are not alone in having the impression that collectism is not positive, even science got it right very recently and scientists take for granted that the general public know their findings as quickly as they publish them. In my country, lots of ordinary people think individualism is equivalent to selfishness and is morally wrong， which is totally a misception and inaccurate as a matter of fact.
individualism kills the sense of responsibility towards others (while we live in a society, all we do affects others) Yeah, if we take the definitions as this man explains, both ways have pros and cons Maybe a middle point would be better
@Spartan 506 I Live on a farm in rural Vermont, the nearest town of 900 people is 23 miles away, barley go to town, maybe once every 3 or 4 months. I spend most of my free time just walking in the woods, i love the peace and solitute I'm happy
Thank you for sharing your life's work with us, especially, in today's world.
"What has always made the state a hell on earth is that men have tried to make it their heaven." - Holderlin
These 10 min helps me in my study, thanks for sharing it ❤️
In every form of society, some groups are disenfranchised. When a society errs on the side of individualism, the weakest or most inactive people are marginalized. When it errs on the side of collectivism, the strongest, most able and driven people are thwarted. Try to imagine which of these groups is more likely to fight back and win. If history has taught (some of) us anything, it is that this is a false dichotomy; that all extremes are horrific. By far, the greatest share of evil in the world comes from overcorrection -- people assuming that, if one thing is so bad, its opposite must be good. And, so, the pendulum of history swings, from one catastrophe to another. Each generation overcompensating, raising its children and forming its institutions in a reactionary fervor, only to wind up in the same situation which originally inspired the backlash which it was lashing back against. Until we can compromise and find a middle way, this will continue indefinitely. We should take Hegel's synthesis and not Kierkegaard's either/or as our guiding model.
Great comment!!
in my opinion this represents that the leaders are nor allowed to centralize power
The most individualistic societies in the world are the ones to which most migrants are desperate to move to. That should tell us something, whether we like it or not.
Individualist societies are the most generous you fucking idiot
A Power Point Slide or two would make this a lot more interesting and useful.
Quit relying on everyone else. Make your own!!!
I think it is fine the way it is, the video just stimulates you differently
@@JonathanGrandtexactly! Lol
@@JonathanGrandtGod bless brother
Still trying to figure where his mic is
lol - I'm guessing the content really pulled you in?
Great research... thanks for sharing 😊
Operator in 2014:
Wow it must be so cool if I will be switching to black and white every 30 seconds
Very interesting findings, thank you for sharing
i have an exam on your work in 6hours, can u do my exam for me
how did you do bro
hahahahahahha happening the same to me in 2020
@@alejandropuertogonzalez5621 haha I have my midterm on this tomorrow and I still didnt start studying yay
And now my time has come for that too 😂
It’s my turn mates!
excellent information on this important work, thank you.
What is the purpose of transitioning to black & white? Why not just keep the color profile and cut to a different angle?
Good to hear it from Geert himself!
Very sad that he died recently.
Very useful, thank you
Very relevant today!
The whole world should be the same
Thank you
I find this very fascinating!! I would like to know more. :)
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Top 20 happiest countries are all Individualist (USA, Canada, UK, Scandinavia, Switzerland). They report higher levels of Trust and higher levels of Independence.
Yes, and those are the countries that immigrants are desperate to move to. A bit of a headache for collectivists.
Why you lying? Most people in the US are unhappy
RIP HOFSTEDE
You can have an I attitude and still care for Your community I always thought of individualism as you being from the group you think differently you don't exist to please everything that group the group wants rather you help your fellow man on a individual level I don't wanna have A hive mind and think the group I prefer freethinking
Well, would been nice to hear your thoughts about men compared to women. If the women tend to pick collectivism, and that they move a society vs this... the more power they get.
Most severe depression per capita is in individual societies
Individualism vs Collectivism is a false dilemma.
Most people are not on the extremes, but you need the definitions to make any progress.
this is helpful.
Excellent
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Standing out in a collectivist society is not appreciated and those who stand out are taunted till they become similar.
to many termnologies
This is the thinking that gave us Hitler.
The problem is not a binary one
Collectivism kills the sense of self!
You should visit Sweden and see if your theory is true or not.
The word was at ideological level not long ago in China and former Soviet Union. And it had been so in the 1920s in Europe as indicated in the video. In academic world, it is interesting if anyone holds your idea about collectivisim nowadays. Both individualism and collectivism have lost their ideological implications in the East and the West. Self in science now is devided into two categories: independent self and interdependent self. The latter is collectivism at individual level roughly speaking. More than half of the world's population today are killing their sense of self than those not, unfortunately in your standard. But you are not alone in having the impression that collectism is not positive, even science got it right very recently and scientists take for granted that the general public know their findings as quickly as they publish them. In my country, lots of ordinary people think individualism is equivalent to selfishness and is morally wrong， which is totally a misception and inaccurate as a matter of fact.
@Creatrix13 People like you and me are individuals with a clear mind. Let us do what we can to influence people around us at least.
individualism kills the sense of responsibility towards others (while we live in a society, all we do affects others)
Yeah, if we take the definitions as this man explains, both ways have pros and cons
Maybe a middle point would be better
@Spartan 506 I Live on a farm in rural Vermont, the nearest town of 900 people is 23 miles away, barley go to town, maybe once every 3 or 4 months. I spend most of my free time just walking in the woods, i love the peace and solitute I'm happy
Lacks a de-colonial analysis, but I appreciate it's just a 10 minute video
This man sounds so boring. Wonder if y’all will see this
This man contributed to the field of Psychology what have you done?
I think he sounds calm and pleasing and will forever be respected for the amazing work he has done. RIP Hofstede.
I disagree, I find him quite interesting.
Individually, I disagree
Focus on the ideas, not the man himself.