3 ms·
> For me, this illustrates the value of cultural differences (diversity) Are you talking about cultural differences in the same sense as a temperature gradient
by Chris2048 6y ago
> For me, this illustrates the value of cultural differences (diversity)
Are you talking about cultural differences in the same sense as a temperature gradient?
- dr_dshiv 6y agoYes, I am, precisely. The basis would be Ronald Burt's idea of "Structural Holes", which describe the phenomenon whereby those people that "bridge" different groups of people are able to gain value from the information arbitrage. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Structural_holes https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Structural_holes Does it apply to cultural diversity? Who knows. But somehow, I feel like we want a future where differences are strengths -- and yet at the same time, the value of the differences comes from the bridging of them. Monoculture is dangerous for resilience, in any case.