> long-standing, consistent cultural values of individualism and independence Cultural values are a product of reflexivity. The very fact that they differ betw

> long-standing, consistent cultural values of individualism and independence Cultural values are a product of reflexivity. The very fact that they differ between places even in the absence of any difference in genetic material of individuals is very good evidence. After all it's clear there's no "Texan Gene". And I'm not saying it's bad! It just is a part of reality.