Earnestness: http://paulgraham.com/earnest.html
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Great article. But why do you think it is bigger social error to seem naive in most European countries than it is in America?
There are multiple reasons, and it would take an essay (at least) to examine them all, but two of the bigger ones are the greater influence of courts and aristocracies, and more urban cultures.
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One interesting difference about Sweden, compared to other EU countries, is that it has long been looked down upon to brag and flaunt wealth. Humbleness and modesty are engrained in their culture. Perhaps this naturally pulls them towards make more earnest and naive choices
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bourdain had a episode there i think
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If the stereotype that Americans are more litigious than Europeans is true, doesn't that mean the courts have more influence in America than they do in Europe?
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As in royal courts, not legal ones.
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