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We are all connected through the stories we tell.
Fiction is the most powerful tool of human cooperation.
The only way to create a more inclusive workplace is to bring diverse voices to the table.
From That's What She Said by Joanne Lipman
Culture eats strategy for breakfast.
From Scaling Up by Verne Harnish
Expertise is often seen as elitism in today's culture.
From The Death of Expertise by Tom Nichols
The spread of agriculture was the key factor in the rise of complex societies.
From Guns, Germs, and Steel by Jared Diamond
The development of agriculture was the most important factor in the rise of civilizations.
From Guns, Germs, and Steel by Jared Diamond
The myths are the dreams of the people.
From The Power of Myth by Joseph Campbell
Rituals are the outward expressions of the inner beliefs of a people.
From The Golden Bough by James George Frazer
The agricultural revolution was history's biggest fraud.
They provide invaluable insights into the religious practices and beliefs of ancient Judaism.
Innovation is not just about technology; it's about culture and mindset.
The ability to create and believe in shared myths is what makes us unique.
Revolutions in science do not occur in a vacuum; they are influenced by cultural, social, and historical contexts.
Memes are to culture what genes are to life.
From The Selfish Gene by Richard Dawkins
Winning at all costs was the culture we lived in.
We have a strange relationship with our dead.
Judaism is not only a religion; it is also a culture and a way of life.
Culture is what happens when the coaches leave the room.
From Legacy by James Kerr
The world is not a mere collection of things, but a tapestry of stories.
The journey from farm to table is a complex web of connections and unseen labor.
The banana business was more than just a trade; it was a way of life.
Salt has been a vital part of human culture.
From Salt: A World History by Mark Kurlansky
The box made the world smaller, connecting distant markets and cultures.
Culture is the most important factor in making loonshots work.
From Loonshots by Safi Bahcall
Morality and religion are intertwined in the process of cultural evolution.
From The Evolution of God by Robert Wright
Religions shape our identities and our communities.
From God Is Not One by Stephen Prothero
You can't be a real country unless you have a beer and an airline.
From Snow Crash by Neal Stephenson
To lose a culture is to lose a part of our humanity.
In every work of art the spirit of the age is embodied.
Cod is not just a fish; it is a key to understanding our past.
A culture of talent is built through hard work and dedication.
From The Talent Code by Daniel Coyle
Companies need to create a culture that encourages experimentation and accepts failure.
We are shaped by the culture we inhabit, but we also shape it.
The coffeehouse became a center of social interaction and intellectual discourse.
Religious narratives can shape identities and justify actions.
To understand a culture, one must understand its myths.
From The Golden Bough by James George Frazer
Food is not just about sustenance; it is about identity.
Salt has been used in rituals and religious practices.
From Salt: A World History by Mark Kurlansky
The goal is to create a culture of open communication.
From Radical Candor by Kim Scott
Every God is a reflection of the culture that worships Him.
From God: A Human History by Reza Aslan
A great company is one that creates a culture of innovation.
Diversity is not a reason for division; it is a reason for celebration.
Innovation is not just about technology; it’s about the social fabric that nurtures it.
From The Invention of Air by Steven Johnson
Shopping for groceries can be an act of resistance against a homogenized food culture.
Tea was more than a drink; it was a symbol of British identity.
The migration reshaped cities and communities.
The rise of crypto is a cultural phenomenon.
Great organizations are built on a foundation of core values.
The fork is a tool that can change the way we eat, but it also reflects how we think about food.
Every epidemic is a window into the social fabric of a city.
From The Ghost Map by Steven Johnson
The Samurai are not warriors; they are a unique form of life.
From Snow Crash by Neal Stephenson
We often overlook the importance of stories in shaping our identities.
From Religion for Atheists by Alain de Botton
The Agricultural Revolution was history's biggest fraud.
Salt has played a role in many religions.
From Salt: A World History by Mark Kurlansky
The interplay of biology and culture shapes who we are.
Food is a reflection of who we are, where we come from, and how we live.
Criticism of expertise has become a badge of honor.
From The Death of Expertise by Tom Nichols
Every culture is a response to the challenges of existence.
The stories of our ancestors are the threads that weave our identity.
Salt is the only rock we eat.
From Salt: A World History by Mark Kurlansky
We are all machine learners now.
From The Master Algorithm by Pedro Domingos
What we eat says more about us than we often realize.
The domestication of animals and plants was a key factor in the success of societies.
From Guns, Germs, and Steel by Jared Diamond
The things we carry are not just artifacts; they are the soul of our culture.
From The Monuments Men by Robert M. Edsel
Mythology is a mirror that reflects the society that produces it.
From The Golden Bough by James George Frazer
We are the product of our biology, our environment, and our culture.
You need to create an environment where loonshots can thrive.
From Loonshots by Safi Bahcall
We need to create a culture that celebrates women's contributions.
Acts of violence have been justified using religious language across cultures.
If you don’t have the right people, you can’t build the right culture.
From Creativity, Inc. by Ed Catmull
Each utensil tells a story about the culture it comes from.
Every culture is a story waiting to be told.
The fork is a tool that has shaped our culture as much as our diet.
Cultural perceptions of AI will influence its acceptance and implementation.
From AI 2041 by Kai-Fu Lee and Chen Qiufan
Art is the bridge that spans generations and cultures.
From The Monuments Men by Robert M. Edsel
The cod was a staple food for Europeans for centuries.
Cultural and institutional changes have played a significant role in reducing violence.
The idea that we must repay our debts is not universal.
Jewelry is the ultimate expression of wealth and status.
The ability to create and believe in fiction is what makes us human.
The modern grocery store is a microcosm of our society.
Each beverage tells a story about the people and cultures that produced it.
Death is a part of life, yet it remains a taboo subject.
The historical Jesus was a complex figure, deeply embedded in the culture of his time.
The early adopters of Bitcoin were often seen as idealists and rebels.
From Digital Gold by Nathaniel Popper
Fashion is a reflection of our desires and aspirations.
To understand Islam is to understand its history, its culture, and its people.
From No god but God by Reza Aslan
Our culture glorifies busyness, but it doesn't lead to happiness.
Jewish identity is shaped by history and culture.
Workplace culture plays a significant role in women's advancement.
Understanding sound can enhance our appreciation of art and culture.
The sacred texts of the world’s religions reflect the struggles of their communities.
The revolution will be about changing our culture’s perception of sleep.
Religious narratives shape our values and perceptions of the world.
From A History of God by Karen Armstrong
A culture of discipline is not a principle of business; it is a principle of greatness.
From Good to Great by Jim Collins
In many languages, the word for salt is synonymous with the word for wisdom.
From Salt: A World History by Mark Kurlansky
The grocery store is a theater of the absurd, where the mundane meets the fantastic.