White Lies: The Cultural Paradox of Purity and Death

The hosts explore white's fascinating paradox as both a symbol of purity in Western weddings and death in East Asian mourning traditions. Dr. Chen presents research on how white spaces affect hospital recovery rates and workplace productivity, while Dr. Rivera traces white's evolving symbolism from ancient burial practices to modern minimalist design. They examine controversial studies about white's psychological impact on cleanliness perception and decision-making, including groundbreaking research on how white environments influence moral judgments and ethical behavior.

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