#174. What Is the Dark Side of American Individualism? - Dr. James F Richardson | Our Worst Strength

What are the hidden costs of American individualism? Why do sociopaths thrive in the workplace? Why do we not trust each other in corporate America? 

Dr. James F Richardson is a cultural anthropologist, founder of Social Institute Awareness, market research consultant expert, and published author. 

According to a recent national survey by Cigna, nearly half of U.S. adults reported sometimes or always feeling alone, and 40% felt that their relationships were not meaningful. This lack of social connection can have severe health consequences, comparable to smoking 15 cigarettes a day or having an alcohol use disorder. 

Expect to learn about the hidden cultural costs of American individualism, why sociopaths thrive in the workplace, how America teaches us to deal with our tragedies in social isolation, why we are fractional humans at work, why America needs social reciprocity, and much more. 

James’s book, Our Worst Strength: American Individualism and its Hidden Discontents, is now available on Amazon and all major bookstores. 

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