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Shame vs Guilt

Shame vs Guilt

WEIRD people are racked by guilt as they fail to live up to their culturally inspired, self-imposed, standards.

šŸ¤” In most non-WEIRD societies, shameā€”not guiltā€”dominates peopleā€™s lives.

āž”ļø People experience shame when they, their relatives, or even their friends fail to live up to the standards imposed on them by their communities.

  • Non-WEIRD populations ā€œlose faceā€ when their daughter loves someone outside the social network.
  • WEIRD people might feel guilty for taking a nap instead of hitting the gym.

šŸ’” Guilt is based on our own standards whereas shame stems from societal standards.

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vladimir

Life-long learner. Passionate about leadership, entrepreneurship, philosophy, Buddhism & SF. Founder @deepstash.

WEIRD means Western, Educated, Industrialized, Rich, and Democratic. An acronym to describe the characteristics of modern civilisations.

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